'Tough when You Don't Play Much Test Cricket': Sri Lanka Coach After Loss to India

'We Need to Turn It into a Performance': Kirsten Eyes Sri Lanka Turnaround in Test Despite Defeat Against India in Galle

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten remained optimistic about his side's Test prospects despite their 165-run defeat to India in the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium, saying the team is "starting to build some shape" as it gets more opportunities in the longest format. Sports News | 'We Need to Turn It into a Performance': Kirsten Eyes Sri Lanka Turnaround in Test Despite Defeat…

We need to turn it into a performance: Kirsten eyes Sri Lanka turnaround in Test despite defeat against India in Galle - The Tribune

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten remained optimistic about his side's Test prospects despite their 165-run defeat to India in the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium, saying the team is 'starting to build some shape' as it gets more opportunities in the longest format.

'Tough when you don't play much Test cricket': Sri Lanka coach after loss to India

'Tough when you don't play much Test cricket': Sri Lanka coach after loss to India

'Tough when you don't play much Test cricket': Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten after India loss

Sri Lanka coach Gary Kirsten says his team must turn recent progress into results after losing the Galle Test to India by 165 runs. He points to limited Test cricket as a challenge but says six more Tests in the next six months will help. Kirsten also stresses the need for a bowling attack capable of taking 20 wickets consistently.

We're taking shape as Test team, but need to turn it into a performance: Gary Kirsten

Sri Lanka's head coach Gary Kirsten expressed satisfaction with his team's developing approach to Test cricket despite a loss to India. He highlighted the team's fight and resilience, particularly after a poor start in their first innings, and praised young batter Sonal Dinusha. Kirsten also provided an update on key player injuries ahead of the next Test.

Kirsten looks to build on positives after defeat in Galle | ICC World Test Championship

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