Russel Arnold

Sri Lanka need not panic

Sri Lanka need not panic

Sangakkara's men cannot afford to go into survival mode. They need their core to step up drive the team forward with an eye on the World Cup

27-Dec-2009•Russel Arnold

Sri Lanka in good shape despite injuries

Sri Lanka in good shape despite injuries

A balanced selection for the second ODI allowed the team to bounce back from the defeat in Rajkot; their debutant bowlers impressed, as did the middle order

20-Dec-2009•Russel Arnold

Multi-faceted dilemmas await Sri Lanka

Multi-faceted dilemmas await Sri Lanka

To win the ODIs, the tourists must build on the big pluses of the Twenty20 series, mainly their batting

14-Dec-2009•Russel Arnold

Sri Lanka need to be mentally stronger

Sri Lanka need to be mentally stronger

If Sri Lanka aspire to be No.1, they need to be stronger in the mind and maintain high standards when the going gets tough

08-Dec-2009•Russel Arnold

Murali and Mendis need to attack

Murali and Mendis need to attack

The defining aspect of Sri Lanka's performance in the series has been the defensive mindset of their lead spinners, both of whom seem to have a confidence problem

29-Nov-2009•Russel Arnold

Sri Lanka took their foot off the gas

Sri Lanka took their foot off the gas

There was a noticeable lack of intent from the visitors, especially on the third evening and fourth morning

22-Nov-2009•Russel Arnold

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