Injury to Jadeja a massive blow for India, but Virat returning to form a big plus: Jayawardene
Jadeja underwent a knee surgery a week back and is in the recovery phase, posting messages on social media and keeping his fans updated on his progress.
Jadeja underwent a knee surgery a week back and is in the recovery phase, posting messages on social media and keeping his fans updated on his progress.
Jayawardene, who has seen Bumrah from close quarters in the Mumbai Indians camp, adds that in the immediate, the pace bowler will receive lots of support from seniors when he is leading the side in the rescheduled fifth Test against England at Edgbaston.
Head coach Mahela Jayawardene, had some things to say in his post-match virtual press conference and felt that his side have been lacking the instincts to finish off certain matches successfully.
Former skipper Aravinda de Silva was also reportedly questioned for almost six hours on Tuesday.
Jayawardene also spoke about Muttiah Muralitharan stating that the spinning legend was a difficult bowler "to convince to do something he didn't want to".
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage had earlier alleged that the ICC World Cup 2011 final that Sri Lanka lost against India was fixed.
Former Sri Lankan captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, both of whom were part of the summit clash in 2011, have responded to the allegations.
Mahela Jayawardene turned 43 while Michael Hussey turned 45.
The legendary Sri Lankan cricketer is not convinced with Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) clarification.
The former Sri Lankan skipper believes that even the existing stadiums are not being used to their full potential.
