WHERE IS MARVAN? WHY MAHELA BATTING AT FIRST DROP?

BY M D P DISSANAYAKE

It has proven time after time, that Mahela is totally out of form. His record sheet so far in the WC tournament is disappointing. His run rate in scoring 12 runs in 31 deliveries, is most bizarre, especially at a time when Sanath is firing at a run a ball. As a result of Mahela's low scoring rate, naturally Sanath tried to accelerate the run rate and became another victim.

When the first wicket falls, the next batsman must be the most accomplished, aggressive and in-form player, so far we can see Kumar Sanggakkara and Dilshan as key competitors for the position. At the same time, we have not given an opportunity to the former skipper, experienced Marvan Atapattu, he has been side-lined right from the beginning. This is most unfair for a senior player to be treated in this manner, whereas senior poor performers keep their places.

The management team should address these issues before it is too late, even if we have to give a rest to Mahela is not a bad idea!