Sadeera Samarwikrama, the 143 test debutent for Sri Lanka, showed his class and elegance in his first international innings itself, when he played a stroke filled cameo of 38 on the first day of second test against Pakistan at Dubai yesterday.
Came at number three, he looked a composed batsman from the outset, a player who knows where his off stump is. Moreover, he didn’t fear to play his shots.
No surprise, fans drew comparison of his batting style with Legendary Mahela Jayawardene.
But, Mahela was more worried about youngster first innings, as he wanted from Sadeera to make it big, as he got of to a flying start. So, when A Prominent person and true sporter of Sri Lanka cricket shown his excitement by watching Sadeera batting, Mahela also expressed his anxiety.
“Great positive start from debutant Sadeera Samarawickrama, batting style similar to former great @MahelaJay #PAKvSL #Cricket” wrote Azam Ameen, The BBC Sinhala Correspondent.
“Don’t jinx the batsman..🙊” Mahela didn’t take too much time to express his thoughts.
Though, Sadeera couldn’t make it big, as he dismissed after a entertaining t20 style 38 runs of only 35 balls, but his innings gave an indication he is going to be a next big thing in Sri Lanka cricket!
