Isuru Udana, the Sri Lankan pacer, feels that his team's new-look ODI squad can express themselves freely against Bangladesh, in the upcoming three-match ODI series, as they don't carry the burden of expectation.
"To be honest, Bangladesh has a few superstars in their team (and expected to be carrying the load of expectations) while we have a young side and we have nothing to lose," Udana told reporters at the BCB academy premises yesterday.
"We are here to beat them, so we want to give our best to beat those guys, because in their home, they are very dangerous and we know that,'' he said. The hot and humid condition in Dhaka has taken a toll on the cricketers but according to Udana, they are better prepared for the conditions than the hosts.
"I don't think so (the heat and humidity will be a concern) because in Sri Lanka, it's hotter than this," he said adding "We're quite used to the bio-bubble life now.” “Going forward, we have to stick to those plans, so I think we are ready because we had a five-six day training camp in Colombo. We also had two good sessions here, so I think all the guys are ready."
"About the selection, we can't control those things; we are here to give our best, which we have," he said.
"In this game, we all have to take responsibility, because I can be an experienced bowler but on a particular day, a young guy can do better than me. So, I think we all have to stick together and portray our experiences,'' he said.
Udana added that his experience in IPL, in the RCB camp, will help him in the coming days and added that he prefers using his slower balls only if the conditions of the pitch aid it.
"First I look at the wicket, and when I notice the wicket is slow and old, so I use that (slower delivery) more. I've had that for years now, so I have the feeling of when I can bowl that,'' he concluded. (Agencies)
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