When India thrashes Sri Lanka, Arjuna Ranatunga will learn a valuable lesson Danish Kaneria

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Friday, 9th July 2021

Danish Kaneria, a former Pakistan leg-spinner, has criticised World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga for his comments on India sending a poor team to Sri Lanka for the forthcoming limited-overs series. The Sri Lankan cricket board decided to host the Indian squad to meet TV marketing needs, according to Ranatunga, and it's an insult that a "weaker" team will be playing in the island nation when big stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are in England for next month's five-Test series.

The Sri Lankan cricket board decided to host the Indian squad to meet TV marketing needs, according to Ranatunga, and it's an insult that a "weaker" team will be playing in the island nation when big stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are in England for next month's five-Test series.

Kaneria, on the other hand, disagreed with Ranatunga and backed the Indian team selection, claiming that the current generation of players is capable of winning in Sri Lanka. "First and foremost, Mr. Ranatunga. You made this statement in order to stay in the spotlight. Because India is now the only team with a pool of 50-60 players capable of fielding two teams. Even in this lineup, players like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Hardik Pandya have continuously represented India.

"So all I want to say is that I'm sorry to hear this from you. You're a huge brand, but you made a big statement and then fell flat on your face when Sri Lanka Cricket responded to you "On his YouTube channel, Kaneria stated.

Kaneria believes Ranatunga should be grateful to India because a home series against cricket's wealthiest team might help Sri Lanka get out of its current financial quagmire. "Cricket in Sri Lanka is in decline." It's almost as though they don't know how to play cricket anymore. You should be relieved that India is sending a team to assist you in overcoming your financial difficulties. The board will secure sponsors, funds, and other resources.

"I don't believe that such a declaration was necessary. This merely adds to the friction between the boards. I believe Ranatunga must have learned his lesson, or he would comprehend when India hammers Sri Lanka severely "Kaneria remarked

The News Talkie Bureau

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India Today