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India picked up two wickets in the first session of the fifth day to edge closer to victory against Sri Lanka at Galle. The hosts went to lunch at 175/6, still needing an improbable 197 for victory. The impressive Sonal Dinusha is unbeaten on 65 off 112 balls, alongside Keshara Nuwantha who has faced 27 balls for his eight.
One of the wickets to fall was that of Niroshan Dickwella. The keeper-batter was out backing away and trying to carve Prasidh Krishna over backward point, only managing to edge through to Rishabh Pant.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s words contribute to Niroshan Dickwella’s dismissal
Before the delivery, Dickwella was seen having a few words with Yashasvi Jaiswal. The India opener was pointing towards square leg, encouraging Dickwella to play a big shot in that region.
Here’s what was said.
Jaiswal: “Come on yaar, there was a lot a shots in the first innings. We need to see something, come on.”
Dickwella: “Yes?”
Jaiswal: “Yes, I want to see. Come on, show me. Hit him there [pointing towards deep square leg]. Come on, why not?
Dickwella: “No requirement. Take me (to) IPL, then I’ll hit.
Jaiswal: “We will, we will. 100%. Come on, hit him a six, I’ll take you to the IPL.”
Dickwella was soon dismissed, prompting smiles among the Indian camp. It was Prasidh Krishna’s second wicket, and the pacer has figures of 2/16 off 10 overs at the time of writing.
