Karan114 Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Jayasuriya eyes a comeback Hopes to be selected for the England one-day series, the legendary all-rounder says By K.R. Nayar, Chief Cricket Writer Dubai: Sri Lankan former captain and legendary all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya is aiming for a comeback during the upcoming one-day series in England. In an interview with Gulf News at Zabeel Park, Jayasuriya, who is on an invitation from the G Force Cricket Academy, said: "I hope to be selected for the England one-day series. I have been playing in the Provincial Series and have played well and got most runs in the domestic season. If I get a chance I will give my best again for my country or I will continue with my preparations for the coming Sri Lankan Premier League (SPL) in July, which is going to be a big and interesting tournament." Disappointment Jayasuriya, who is also pursuing a career as a politician expressed his disappointment at being ignored for the 2011 World Cup. "I was disappointed when I was not picked for the World Cup. I have been part of the team and also in the thirty [probables] squad and when I missed it, I felt very disappointed." "Our chief selector Aravinda De Silva said that he picked the best 15 players for the World Cup, which I don't think was the best. However, I don't want to comment on that much." To a query on where Sri Lanka went wrong during the World Cup, the 41-year-old Jayasuriya said: "We could never do well in our crucial games, especially against Pakistan and India." "We knew we had a good chance to reach the semifinal mainly due to the draw. All that was needed is to play a bit of good cricket to reach the final. On the other hand Indians played tough games and reached the final the hard way." Match-fixing With regard to match-fixing allegations, he said: "I don't know whether how much of it is true as it is still under investigation and I don't want to comment on it." Talking about the new captain Dilshan Tillakaratne, Jayasuriya said: "Dilshan is a fine all-rounder. He has been captain for the clubs for a long time and he has been playing under a lot of experienced captains too. He may go on to learn from his experience." According to Jayasuriya it is not easy to win a series in England. "It is tough for us in England because we are not used to such conditions. It is tough especially for the batsmen. Though we did well in the first innings of the first Test it was a disappointing show in the second innings to get all out in 25 overs. Let us hope we do well in the second Test," said Jayasuriya, who has scored 13, 428 runs from his 444 one-dayers.
Pagalpanti Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 No point playing him really, he isn't the one for future and the tour to england comes once in 4-5 years. So their board might as well give a chance to youngster as Sanath is almost done with his cricketing career. And yeah not everyone is SACHIN TENDULKAR. :yay: :isalute:
jairamesh Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 SL is a top one-day team, with all bases covered and I don't see any benefit Sanath will bring. Maybe a coaching role would suffice.
Sidhoni Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 :omg: :omg: jairamesh is right , maybe as a coach he can do well.
saneindian Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 I have been playing in the Provincial Series and have played well and got most runs in the domestic season 9 matches, 291 runs@32 with 3 50s for Sanath There are many other younger players who have done better. Please retire Sanath.
Desi Cartman Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 "Our chief selector Aravinda De Silva said that he picked the best 15 players for the World Cup, which I don't think was the best. However, I don't want to comment on that much." :hmmmm:
gaurav92 Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 :hmmmm: :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: What more will he comment
Zero_Unit Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 ^ lol ... he kinda said everything then he is like wait back up i might be in trouble so lets add " I don't want to comment on that" and save my behind LMAO
anish233 Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 lol Sanath is done really... SL is moving ahead with a new captain new future.. no point playing him and he wont... him saying all this really makes me sad, hes one of the true Greats. he shud have just left the game with dignity.
Allyson Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 I feel it really ridiculous he claiming he was disappointed on not being picked for the world cup top 15 squad. He was out of touch and he was barely making run counts on ODIs and i think it was a smart move from Aravinda for not picking him up. Likewise i do not think SL will take any risks getting him along the young SL side. Probably will have to see his domestic form he speaks about on SPL
Cricket Tragic Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 I'd back him to pawn our bowling if he plays 3-4 games even at the age of 60. :cantstop:
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