Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has been at the receiving end of a lot of flak since calling India's touring side as 'second string'. The legendary Aravinda De Silva, who played a key role in Rantunga lifting the trophy in 96, also disagrees with his former captain. Even if you send a second string team or third team string, it is not a third string team, it is a rotational sort of (arrangement)," he added. "It is a pity if he (Angelo Matthews) has decided to quit at this stage, because I see him as a guy who contributed a lot to Sri Lanka cricket," he said. The ODI series between India and Sri Lanka will be aired on several Sony channels.

Source: Hindustan Times July 09, 2021 06:11 UTC