After the match against Afghanistan, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka gave a speech with a kind of poke to Bangladesh. According to Shanaka, Bangladesh has no world-class bowlers except Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman. After that, the war of words started. Where the former cricketers of the two countries engaged in counter statements.
In response to Shanaka’s comments, former Bangladesh cricketer and team director Khaled Mahmud Sujan said he does not see world-class bowlers in the Sri Lankan team. Sri Lanka’s legendary cricketer Mahela Jayawardene responded to him again.
But this was only a fight outside the field. On Thursday, the two teams fought in the 22-yard field. Where the color changes moment by moment, the match was full of excitement. In the end, the Lankans took the victory in a breathtaking match. In response to the huge target of 184 runs given by Bangladesh, with 3 balls remaining, Shanaka’s team won with 2 wickets in hand.
Sri Lanka is now in Super Four after defeating Bangladesh. It is also an occasion for celebration to every house even in the country’s worst times. And Jayawardene did not remain silent after such a victory. He wrote on Twitter, ”You guys did very well. You fought hard to win this match even under pressure. Now I can safely say, this is a world class performance.”
It is clear in Jayawardene’s tweet that Bangladesh was poked without mentioning Sujan’s name in the last line. However, Sujan has not yet responded.