De Silva emphasizes need for faster bowlers in Sri Lanka's lineup
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:52 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Sri Lanka captain Dimuth De Silva called for the team's fast bowlers to improve their performances during a press conference on August 22, 2026. He indicated a specific need for developing two or three bowlers who can consistently bowl at speeds exceeding 140 kph. De Silva's comments come in light of recent performances that have been scrutinized, with an emphasis on enhancing the team's pace attack. As the national team prepares for upcoming challenges, addressing this pace issue is seen as critical for their success moving forward.
- •Dimuth De Silva calls for bowlers to improve performance.
- •Emphasizes need for bowlers over 140 kph.
- •Comments made during August 22 press conference.
- •Team faces scrutiny over recent bowling displays.
- 11:52 AMESPNcricinfo — De Silva wants Sri Lanka's fast bowlers to 'raise their game a little bit'
"The Sri Lanka captain also wants "two or three bowlers who can bowl at more than 140kph"
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