Even though Pakistan sealed a sensational two-wicket win in the second Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Friday, the Ultra-Agrresive Captaincy of Thisara Perera caught the attention of Cricket Fans and Critics alike.
Not only aggressive, He was tactical also in the match. During Sri Lanka batting, the choice of batsmen after the fall of the wicket was particularly impressive. After Gunathilika perished, Seekuge Prasanna came to bat and it was an aggressive move given his six hitting abilities, even though he couldn’t do something special yesterday. Then he promoted himself, followed by Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana. Intentions were loud and clear : to capitalize the foundation Gunathilika- Samarawickrama provided.
Defending a target of 124, Sri Lanka were, once again, electric in the field and Thisara Perera was shrewd in his field placings and bowling changes. Moreover, he lead by the example, grabbed 3-24 in his four overs to leave Pakistan in a spot of bother.
No Surprise, Cricket Experts and Fans loved the new version of Sri Lanka team, under the captaincy of Perera.
“I thought @PereraThisara led the side really well today.. 18/8 in last 23balls had to come back to haunt SL in the end #PAKvSL” wrote Russel Arnold.
“Great work by Sri Lanka. So close but yet so far for them. @PereraThisara looked very good with his leadership. Take heart young lions” wrote well known commentator Roshan Abeysinghe.
“@RoshanCricket @GhaffarDawnNews @PereraThisara I would love to see perera being limited overs skipper permanently 😍” wrote Abubakar.
“@RoshanCricket @PereraThisara We impressed with @PereraThisara rtn as a wonderful captain. We lose but happy with the fighting game. Hard luck boys” wrote Mohammad Ifam.
“@RusselArnold69 @PereraThisara Win or lost, as a captain one should make impact on team mates. I think thisara have done that. Superb” wrote another Fan.
“@RusselArnold69 @PereraThisara Thisara looks good to take over full time Sri Lanka T20I captaincy. clever field settings and good bowling changes. @OfficialSLC” wrote Daniel Alexendar.
