Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka rivalry is like India vs Pakistan, says Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa in contrast his staff’s rivalry in opposition to Bangladesh with the arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

The India and Pakistan conferences are thought-about as blockbuster matches with all the excitement and hype generated within the build-up to and after the conflict. The identical depth took a detrimental route in the course of the latest sport between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, with gamers and administration beginning a disagreement forward of the sport and ending with a ‘naagin dance’ within the Asia Cup match.

Rajapaksa, nonetheless, performed down the brewing rivalry and as an alternative in contrast the edges with India and Pakistan.

“It is like India-Pakistan taking part in. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are rivals. However we’re actually good pals out of the sector,” Rajapaksa stated within the post-match press convention.

Rajapaksa additional stated that the two-wicket win over Bangladesh will enhance the boldness of the Sri Lankan gamers.

“We’re glad as a result of after successful a sport, it is fairly thrilling and what we want is successful video games. We got here right here to justify ourselves to the UAE. This event was alleged to be held in Sri Lanka, however sadly, with the state of affairs again house, we could not hold it in Sri Lanka.

“However with all of the expertise that the gamers have gained taking part in collectively within the final perhaps 12 or 15 months, it has introduced us a lot nearer as a staff,” stated Rajapaksa, whereas addressing the political and financial disaster within the island nation.

Mosaddek Hossain (24 not out off simply 9 balls) lifted Bangladesh to publish an honest whole of 183/7 after being put into bat. In reply, Sri Lanka took the match deep into the ultimate over, with Asitha Fernando taking the facet house together with his 3-ball 10 cameo. For Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis prime scored with 60 runs off 37.

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