Arjuna Ranatunga claims T20 cricket harms subcontinental talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga criticized T20 cricket, asserting it has damaged the skills of players from India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. He contends the focus on power-hitting has overshadowed the essential techniques needed for success in traditional formats. Ranatunga expressed concern that the allure of lucrative franchises has shifted player priorities and commitment. As India's Test tour of Sri Lanka approaches, he emphasized the need for nurturing young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging patience as he faces growing expectations.
- •Ranatunga believes T20 undermines traditional batting techniques.
- •He warns that franchise contracts affect player commitment.
- •Ranatunga urges patience for teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- •His comments come ahead of India's Test tour of Sri Lanka.
- •The debate highlights tensions between T20 and red-ball cricket.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — 'All about power-hitting': Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga claims T20 cricket has killed talent in subcontinent
"With T20 becoming the default format for playing cricket globally, former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga believes that the shortest format has killed subcontinent talent.
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