Commentator and former Sri Lankan cricketer Marvan Attapattu says Angelo Mathews and Avishka Fernando would have been selected for the ODI World Cup squad, if it were up to him.
Speaking to Neth FM, Attapattu pointed out that Angelo Mathews holds the best ODI record for Sri Lanka after former Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara.
“If he is physically fit, he is an essential player for the Sri Lankan squad,” Attapattu said.
He further said that Avishka Fernando also holds a good record, including a century in a World Cup as well.
“We have an opening issue. Avishka is a great fielder as well. If he is physically fit, he will be considered an essential player for the team,” the former cricketer pointed out.
Marvan Attapattu believes that Sri Lanka is in need of at least two experienced players when facing a World Cup.
Commenting on his favourites to win the World Cup, Attapattu said India will be under tremendous pressure this time around, even though they have a good team.
He further revealed that among the teams, he looks forward to the performance of Bangladesh as it has a resemblance to Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup winning team.
Speaking of Sri Lanka, Attapattu believes if the confidence level is set well then Sri Lanka has the capacity to go far in the World Cup tournament.
“I would also love it if Sri Lanka won. However, I can’t surely say that Sri Lanka will win,” he added. (NewsWire)