Bangladesh-Sri Lanka fixtures might need had just a little extra pressure over the previous couple of years, than they used to. And maybe this match will add to the feelings.

Repeatedly within the press convention, Shanaka made clear that there was respect between the Sri Lanka and Bangladesh gamers, and that Bangladesh are a drive to be reckoned with.

But the slip, which Shanaka tried to row again instantly, could maybe supply a glimpse into how the Sri Lanka camp feels they'll get in Bangladesh's heads. As the Asia Cup has these days change into outlined by its rivalries, there's loads happening on the psychological degree.

"There is an advantage in having been able to play with Shakib in the LPL," Shanaka stated. "The Bangladesh players are sometimes a bit too quick in the way they take decisions."

The query that had prompted this reply had been about how taking part in in the identical league might need given every nationwide captain insights into how the opposite operated.

Shanaka, who paused after saying the earlier sentence, went on to say the next: "I wasn't able to learn a lot because he isn't someone who speaks a lot. Although we played in the same team, we don't share a lot. When there's an Asia Cup coming up it's better not to give your plans away."

Elsewhere within the press convention, there have been the traditional appreciations of the opposition, in addition to a flattening of the concept that there was severe ill-will between these groups.

"The noise is outside," Shanaka stated when requested about how the groups felt about one another. "Between the teams there's a good relationship. We can't control the outside noise. It's a good brotherhood. We have that respect."

Shanaka additionally spoke in regards to the accidents which have plagued Sri Lanka's strategy to this match. His workforce has primarily misplaced their total first-choice assault except for Maheesh Theekshana. Wanindu Hasaranga is out with a thigh pressure, Dushmantha Chameera has a pectoral tear, Dilshan Madushanka has a tear in his obliques, and Lahiru Kumara has a facet pressure.

"We can't stop injuries from happening," Shanaka stated. "Unfortunately it's something that's been happening to our team repeatedly. I don't think there's anything wrong in the way we train or in our effort. But I think we perform well under pressure. We have the team to be able to do that, particularly on the batting front. We have experienced players. I think we'll be able to go far despite that pressure."