The Sri Lankans next play Afghanistan on Tuesday in Cardiff, and senior pro Lasith Malinga agrees they have to be “mentally tough.”Malinga also believes that it’s Sri Lanka’s bowlers who have a big role to play and could be game-changers, while they also need to play with a free mind. Still, I believe our bowlers can change the game,” Malinga said on the eve of the game against Afghanistan. He added: “However, I also feel players need to be more confident, which can help us improve on our skills. “The pressure is on us, yes, but we have to play with a free mind and do our best.”In the Asia Cup last year, Afghanistan had hammered Sri Lanka by 91 runs. Patience is one of the key factors in order to perform in these conditions, Malinga pointed out.

Source: The Telegraph June 03, 2019 22:43 UTC