New Delhi, June 28: India will tour Sri Lanka for their three-Test series next month better prepared top deal with whatever comes their way, said team senior Rahul Dravid at the launch of the 2010 Limca Book of Records here on Monday.
Referring to off-spinner Ajantha Mendis who took 26 wickets when the Indians last toured in 2008, Dravid pointed out, “He played a major role in the series. But hopefully, we have learnt our lesson.”
Mendis repeatedly ran through the Indian batting in his debut series two years ago as Sri Lanka beat India 2-1 in the three-Test encounter.
Dravid however, said since then the Indians had since got the measure of the “mystery spinner”. “He is still a good bowler. He was completely new to us when we toured Sri Lanka last time.
“I think we played him pretty well when he came to India. Having said that, international bowlers keep improving, international bowlers come up with new tricks every time,” he said.
Dravid on football
Rahul Dravid — who wants Brazil to win their sixth title — feels the standard of refereeing needed some toning up, and the use of technology would go a long way in eliminating some of the howlers.
Two more IPL seasons for me: Ganguly
Pune, June 28: On Sunday, former West Indies captain and multiple record-holder Brian Lara was tempted out of retirement to play for the MCC against a Pakistan XI at Lord’s. His captain for the day, Saurav Ganguly, too was firm on staying away from the game.
Speaking minutes after the match on late Sunday night, the former India skipper said, “I’m done with India — 100 Tests is good enough! But a couple more seasons of the IPL.
“He (Lara) played in this match after an invitation from John Stephenson, whom he’s known for years. I enjoyed playing with Lara who is one of the all-time greats, and loves playing at Lord’s — he always enjoys matches here,” Ganguly added.
Lanka series a challenge says Dravid
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