Pace and bounce hold no fear - Sangakkara

[FairCricket]

Kumar Sangakkara insists Sri Lanka have no fear of facing England's trio of tall quicks likely to confront them during the second Test at Lord's despite the humbling experience of their second innings in Cardiff when they were rolled for 82. Chris Tremlett blew the top order away - although not Sangakkara, who was classically removed by Graeme Swann - and some of the tourists appeared distinctly uncomfortable when the England bowlers found their rhythm. And it won't get any easier for the visitors. It's a mark of the current depth of English cricket that while James Anderson's injury is significant, they have Steven Finn ready on the sidelines should the decision be made to bombard the Sri Lankans from on high this week. Finn has bowled quickly for Middlesex and the England Lions this season, but Sangakkara believes Sri Lanka's batsmen can cope. "I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides," he said. "Everyone around the world, no matter if it's Ricky Ponting, will struggle against bounce and good bowling. That's the bottom line. It's a case of making sure you are up to challenges, whether it's Finn, Tremlett or Broad. You know what you are going to get and you just have to be confident enough in your own ability to score runs no matter what. Whether it's bounce, swing or seam, at the end of the day if you are a quality player you'll find a way to combat it." ..... http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/current/story/517569.html

[Cricket Tragic]

Kumar Sangakkara insists Sri Lanka have no fear of facing England's trio of tall quicks likely to confront them during the second Test at Lord's despite the humbling experience of their second innings in Cardiff when they were rolled for 82. Chris Tremlett blew the top order away - although not Sangakkara, who was classically removed by Graeme Swann - and some of the tourists appeared distinctly uncomfortable when the England bowlers found their rhythm. And it won't get any easier for the visitors. It's a mark of the current depth of English cricket that while James Anderson's injury is significant, they have Steven Finn ready on the sidelines should the decision be made to bombard the Sri Lankans from on high this week. Finn has bowled quickly for Middlesex and the England Lions this season, but Sangakkara believes Sri Lanka's batsmen can cope. "I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides," he said. "Everyone around the world, no matter if it's Ricky Ponting, will struggle against bounce and good bowling. That's the bottom line. It's a case of making sure you are up to challenges, whether it's Finn, Tremlett or Broad. You know what you are going to get and you just have to be confident enough in your own ability to score runs no matter what. Whether it's bounce, swing or seam, at the end of the day if you are a quality player you'll find a way to combat it." ..... http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/current/story/517569.html

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[ganeshran]

Kumar Sangakkara insists Sri Lanka have no fear of facing England's trio of tall quicks likely to confront them during the second Test at Lord's despite the humbling experience of their second innings in Cardiff when they were rolled for 82. Chris Tremlett blew the top order away - although not Sangakkara, who was classically removed by Graeme Swann - and some of the tourists appeared distinctly uncomfortable when the England bowlers found their rhythm. And it won't get any easier for the visitors. It's a mark of the current depth of English cricket that while James Anderson's injury is significant, they have Steven Finn ready on the sidelines should the decision be made to bombard the Sri Lankans from on high this week. Finn has bowled quickly for Middlesex and the England Lions this season, but Sangakkara believes Sri Lanka's batsmen can cope. "I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides," he said. "Everyone around the world, no matter if it's Ricky Ponting, will struggle against bounce and good bowling. That's the bottom line. It's a case of making sure you are up to challenges, whether it's Finn, Tremlett or Broad. You know what you are going to get and you just have to be confident enough in your own ability to score runs no matter what. Whether it's bounce, swing or seam, at the end of the day if you are a quality player you'll find a way to combat it." ..... http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-sri-lanka-2011/content/current/story/517569.html

Pakistan and Bangladesh dont count as all the subcontinent sides :headshake:

[Bublu Bhuyan]

"I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides' date='" he said.[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[vvvslaxman]

How many subcontinent sides are there India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Srilanka Srilanka play better than most sides Most sides = Bangladesh, Pakistan Clever Sangu :hysterical:

[Vijay.Sharma]

"I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides"

When was the last time Sri Lanka won a Test, leave alone a series, outside SL, Ban, Zim, and WI?

[cowboysfan]

i predicted a whitewash and i dont see that changing,sorry lankan fans.

[kabira]

must have lost it while prep for the MCC lecture LOL

[Zelig]

"I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides," he said. IIRC, they are yet to win a Test match in Australia and SA :hmmmm2:

[gaurav92]

"I think out of all the subcontinent sides we play bounce a lot better than most sides," he said. IIRC, they are yet to win a Test match in Australia and SA :hmmmm2:

:agree: Sanga :fail:

[TheWall]

jr. ranatunga in making...