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Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
Dilshan misses out, Dimuth Karunaratne to debut
Sa'adi Thawfeeq
November 16, 2012
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Tillakaratne Dilshan will miss the first Test against New Zealand due a back niggle and, in his place, 24-year-old Dimuth Karunaratne will debut.
Dilshan's bad back had kept him out of the final two New Zealand ODIs as well. He had picked up the injury before the third ODI in Pallekele, where he made a century, and the team management left him out of the squad for the last two ODIs as a precaution.
Sri Lanka are hoping he will be fit for the second Test, Mahela Jayawardene said. "Dilshan has not come good with his back problem. We had a scan done. Batting he can probably manage, but on-the-field movements are still giving him problems," Jayawardene said on the eve of the Test. "We assessed him on Wednesday and he wasn't 100%, so we gave him this Test off and a week to see whether he could be fit for the next Test." The second match of the two-Test series begins on November 25 in Colombo.
Karunaratne, who had played two one-day internationals against England and Scotland last year, will partner Tharanga Paranavitana at the top of the order in Galle. "Dimuth has been consistent last season and had a good A-team tour to South Africa as well," Jayawardene said. "Opportunities need to be given when he is doing well.
"We have to see the bigger picture and that's why the selectors made the call on Dimuth. He has been very consistent for us and everyone is quite happy that he is going to make his debut tomorrow and looking forward to see him open the batting with Tharanga."
With the tour of Australia coming up, the selectors are looking to have several options for the openers' slot, Jayawardene said. "We might take an extra opening batsman. A tour of Australia doesn't come that often. If we can, we'll use that as a stepping stone for our youngsters to get to know what to expect in the future."
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@Vikrum72: I like your idea wearing white clothing. The most whitewashed team (IND) in entire history of cricket must wear WHITE for the sake of symbolism.
Posted by Vikum72 on (November 17, 2012, 2:06 GMT)sobersfan on (November 16 2012, 12:08 PM GMT): Even if ICC opt to use coloured clothing for tests in future, Indian team will always appear in whites when playing abroad as they are always getting 'white-washed'.LOL. Worry about your own team's performances in Australia & England before commenting on others.
Posted by Karnain on (November 16, 2012, 18:48 GMT)Nice to see Dimuth getting an opportunity to pla y in a Test match specially after his performance in South Africa. Why not they consider Chandimal for the opening slot with Dimuth, he can play the role Dishan does. Anyway I hope this will be the last opportunity for Para.
Posted byThank you Dilshan, best of luck to Dimuth Karunaratne.
Posted by nickcarter80 on (November 16, 2012, 15:50 GMT)Where is Chandimal? I thought he should be in the side first place. Please don't waste such a talent due to selection blunders. De Mel, you have done enough harm to the country, please go home and let someone who can do a proper job handle the selection (ex. Aravinda).
Posted by sachinkhairnar5983 on (November 16, 2012, 14:39 GMT)Only Karunaratne, selectors should also have given to young Banuka Rajapakshe against this New Zealand side by resting one of the senior batsmen as it would have been good to test all the future prospects together with Sanga and Mahela or one of them playing with them. Karunaratne, Thirmanne, Rajapakse, Sangakkarra, Chandimal (Wk), Mahela, Mattews, Herath, Eranga, Randiv, Welegedara.
Posted by Htc-Android on (November 16, 2012, 12:59 GMT)Please dont include ordinary players like paranavitharana. Give a chance chandimal,thirimanne or tharanga. They are much better than him.
Posted by AMAZINGFAN on (November 16, 2012, 12:08 GMT)yes jayawardene a tour of aus doesn't come that often since ur team is still a minnow....i expect nz to win this series eventhough sl always lions at home at home lambs abroad but when they r facing ind they r cats even at their home......
Posted by sujanm on (November 16, 2012, 11:58 GMT)Good Luck Dimma... Make us proud.