‘Can’t expect a batter to hit … ‘: Jayasuriya defends Kamindu

Sri Lanka’s cricket coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, reviewed their 2-0 Test series loss to South Africa, emphasizing the batsmen’s failure to convert starts into centuries. He highlighted the missed opportunity for a World Test Championship Final spot, praising Kamindu Mendis’s consistent performance despite the team’s struggles. Sri Lanka now prepares to host Australia for two Tests in January.