The ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, taking place at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been an engaging cricketing event. However, there has been a prevailing concern regarding the suitability of the pitches for the boundary-heavy nature of T20 cricket. This issue has led to several key players voicing their dissatisfaction with the current pitch conditions in the tournament. The LPL 2023 has seen mostly low scoring games so far as the pitches at the Premadasa stadium have not suited the batters.
Jayasuriya raises concerns about pitch conditions ahead of LPL qualifier matches
One prominent voice that has emerged in this conversation is that of Sanath Jayasuriya, a legendary figure in Sri Lankan cricket. Jayasuriya, who has been an influential player in the history of the sport, took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the matter. He expressed his disappointment with the subpar wickets at the Premadasa Stadium and called for pitches in the Qualifier games that would be better suited to the aggressive and positive style of T20 cricket.
“Disappointed by poor wickets at Premadasa stadium for LPL. We crave pitches that fuel positive, aggressive play and electrify the fans. Hoping upcoming qualifiers feature better cricketing wickets please,” Jayasuriya wrote on Twitter.
Disappointed by poor wickets at Premadasa stadium for LPL. We crave pitches that fuel positive, aggressive play and electrify the fans. Hoping upcoming qualifiers feature better cricketing wickets please
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) August 15, 2023
Earlier, according to the NewsWire, Wanindu Hasaranga, a star all-rounder and the captain of the B-Love Kandy team in the LPL, also took bold stance in advocating for improved pitch conditions in Colombo. Hasaranga’s concerns are specifically directed towards the slow-paced nature of the pitches allocated for LPL fixtures in the city. He has stressed the importance of having pitch surfaces that match the fast-paced and dynamic nature of T20 cricket.
Kusal Mendis, captain of the Dambulla Aura team, had echoed similar concerns regarding pitch conditions. He has emphasized the necessity of finding a balance between the bat and the ball to ensure a captivating contest that keeps both players and fans engaged.
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