It doesn't alter Sri Lanka's chances or fortunes at 20/20. Murali is pretty poor when it comes to batting and someone like Lokuaraatchchi who will replace him is a damn good slogger in the limited versions of the game and a very good Bat even in FC Cricket.
You don't think Murali's bowling would make much impact, despite the fact that he has one of the best Twenty20 records of any spinner in English Twenty20.It doesn't alter Sri Lanka's chances or fortunes at 20/20. Murali is pretty poor when it comes to batting and someone like Lokuaraatchchi who will replace him is a damn good slogger in the limited versions of the game and a very good Bat even in FC Cricket.
I don't think Murali's bowling would make a huge difference in 20/20 . That's just my personal opinion.
You probably have a point there.....But as a Sri Lankan I really want SL to remain focussed on the Australian Series. I really won't be bothered if SL don't even make it past the Group Stages....You don't think Murali's bowling would make much impact, despite the fact that he has one of the best Twenty20 records of any spinner in English Twenty20.
In eight games in all Twenty20 cricket, he has 17 wickets - over two a game - at an average of 9.17 and an economy rate of 5.37. They are almost unbelievably good stats. Murali would probably have been the first choice bowler for any side. Players like Lokuarachchi who can offer a bit with the bat won't have as much impact as you expect - Twenty20 games are largely won by the top 4, top 6 at a push.
Good job that his in the side for his bowling then... How anyone can suggest that Murali's loss is somehow Sri Lanka's gain in regard to this tournament is gone. His Sri Lanka’s best bowler and has shown (as Jumbo said) in English domestic 20/20 that his mightily affective.It doesn't alter Sri Lanka's chances or fortunes at 20/20. Murali is pretty poor when it comes to batting and someone like Lokuaraatchchi who will replace him is a damn good slogger in the limited versions of the game and a very good Bat even in FC Cricket.
I don't think Murali's bowling would make a huge difference in 20/20 . That's just my personal opinion.
Definately be one of the first names on the teamsheet, Sri Lankas chances have definately been dented.I'd go further and say that if you were picking a world Twenty20 side from scratch, Murali would be my first pick.
I am really not disappointed, but rather pleased that he will take the time off and come refreshed against the Aussies where SL really need him.Definately be one of the first names on the teamsheet, Sri Lankas chances have definately been dented.
My personal feeling is he should just sit out the 20/20 and come firing in Australia.
Oh he is actually going to com thi tim is he. I thought he was still protesting about all of us who call out no ball in the middle of his bowling stride.Murali can now concentrate on the real stuff in Australia. Blessing in disguise.
Second for mine, after Flintoff and before Ponting.I'd go further and say that if you were picking a world Twenty20 side from scratch, Murali would be my first pick.
That would be very handy indeed.If Sri Lanka make it to the last 4 -wouldn't be surprised if Murali's injury makes a miraculous recovery and he gets flown in to SA .