Marvan Atapattu ( 10 of 10 )
We produced a good all-round performance and I suppose the only slight concern was that the top order batsmen could read more
We produced a good all-round performance and I suppose the only slight concern was that the top order batsmen could have done better,
This is going to be an interesting challenge for both sides, playing the same opponent in seven consecutive games.
This is going to be an interesting challenge for both sides, playing the same opponent in seven consecutive games.
We've come here with several things on our mind and goals to achieve,
We've come here with several things on our mind and goals to achieve,
It is always good to win the first match of the series,
It is always good to win the first match of the series,
We were clearly underdogs before the series and people thought it was a two horse race (between Australia and South read more
We were clearly underdogs before the series and people thought it was a two horse race (between Australia and South Africa) but here we are. We believe in ourselves and back ourselves and we played almost as well as we can today.
Our batting let us down but we need to come back and do better in the remaining matches. India are read more
Our batting let us down but we need to come back and do better in the remaining matches. India are playing very well at the moment but we need to encourage each other to do better.
It is nice to finish the home season with a victory,
It is nice to finish the home season with a victory,
In terms of cricket I would rather think we get on with the game now and play to our potential, read more
In terms of cricket I would rather think we get on with the game now and play to our potential, than thinking about it too much.
We were clearly underdogs coming into the series and now we are 1-0 up in the final. We believe in read more
We were clearly underdogs coming into the series and now we are 1-0 up in the final. We believe in ourselves.
We honestly did not think the win would come so easily after the way they batted and reached 155 for read more
We honestly did not think the win would come so easily after the way they batted and reached 155 for two after lunch on the first day. Then, one bad shot changed everything and allowed us to come back.
