 We need to carry on our form and momentum: Jayawardene
2nd Jul 2008 21:01 IST
Agencies
Having qualified for the summit show of the Asia Cup, Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene says his team needs to carry the form and momentum in Thursday’s match against India even though it is at best of academic interest.
"Look at this stage I don't know who we will play in the final but on Thursday definitely it is going to be a tough game for us and we need to carry on our form and momentum in the competition for the final," Jayawardene said.
Jayawardene was pleased with the form of tweaker Ajantha Mendis, who has captured 11 wickets in the tournament so far.
"Mendis is a youngster with a sensible head on his shoulders and that is helping him learn quickly and perform well. He has struck gold in the event and what more can we ask off him," he said.
The Lankan skipper said he was happy to be leading a side with good bowling options and reckons bowlers of both the teams are in for some hard work ahead as both the teams boast off strong batting line-ups.
Sanath Jayasuriya, who celebrated his 39th birthday on Monday with a hundred against Bangladesh, returned to the hotel from the nets after not feeling well.
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