"No need to have world class players"- Maheesh Theekshana takes indirect dig at BCB team director after Sri Lanka eliminate Bangladesh from Asia Cup 2022
Maheesh Theekshana posted a cheeky tweet on social media after the Sri Lankan team ousted Bangladesh from the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 tournament.
Ahead of their group stage match in Dubai on Thursday (September 1), BCB team director Khaled Mahmud said at a press conference that Bangladesh have two world-class bowlers in Mustafizur Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan, while Sri Lanka have none.
This was in response to Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka's statement claiming Bangladesh's bowling attack was not as strong as Afghanistan's.
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling battle on Thursday night. Taking to Twitter after the match, Sri Lankan spinner Theekshana wrote:
"No need to have world class players, when you have 11 brothers."
No need to have world class players, when you have 11 brothers ❤️ https://t.co/H0rYESlF6i
Bangladesh's bowlers had an off day in Dubai as they conceded way too many extras to the Sri Lankan batters. They gave away eight wides and four no balls to the islanders, while the Sri Lankan team did not bowl a single extra.
This eventually proved to be the difference as Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh in the final over.
Maheesh Theekshana and Co. will play against Afghanistan tomorrow
Sri Lanka booked a place in the Super 4 with a win against Bangladesh. They play their first match of the Super 4 on Saturday (September 3), where they will take on Afghanistan. Earlier in the tournament, Afghanistan crushed Sri Lanka by eight wickets. The Islanders will be keen to avenge that loss on Saturday.
It will be interesting to see if the Sri Lankan team can make it to the final this year. They have not qualified for an Asia Cup final since 2014. However, they have a strong and motivated side who can beat any top team on their day.
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