Indian cricket officials have taken notice of Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha's exceptional performances in the recent Test series against India, with BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla comparing the young player to legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar.
Rajeev Shukla, Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, has commended Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha following the 25-year-old's strong showings during a two-Test series between the nations. In comments shared on social media, Shukla drew parallels between Dinusha and Tendulkar, suggesting the Sri Lankan player possesses the potential to become a significant figure in international Test cricket.
Dinusha's performances throughout the series have been consistent and commanding. He amassed 100 runs and 84 runs in the first Test held in Galle, followed by a score of 103 in the first innings of the second Test in Colombo. The batter then contributed another half-century during Sri Lanka's second innings on the final day of the series.
These four consecutive scores of 50 or more have positioned Dinusha as one of the standout performers for the home side during the series. His ability to manage India's spin bowling attack effectively has garnered recognition beyond South Asian cricket circles, with former players and commentators joining Shukla in acknowledging his technical proficiency. As Sri Lanka worked to secure a draw in the closing stages, Dinusha's contributions were instrumental in the team's resistance efforts.
