'Can be one of SL’s greats': Pujara draws Sanga, Jayawardene parallel for Dinusha
In the recent Test series, Sri Lankan batter Sonal Dinusha showcased remarkable talent, scoring three centuries and amassing an impressive 420 runs, which topped the series charts. Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara praised Dinusha's remarkable resilience and consistency, expressing his belief that Dinusha has the potential to evolve into a great Sri Lankan cricketer. His impressive…
Sonali Dinusha, the Sri Lankan batter, has emerged as a standout performer during the drawn two-Test series against India, earning comparisons to Sri Lanka's modern-day greats Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. The 23-year-old has scored three centuries across his four innings, finishing as the top run-scorer with 420 runs at an impressive average of 140.00.
He faced 722 deliveries, the highest by any batter in the series, showcasing his resilience and endurance against India's formidable batting lineup. Former Indian Test player Cheteshwar Pujara, while commenting on Dinusha's performance, highlighted the similarities between the young Sri Lankan and the country's two-time Wisden Cricketers of the Year, stating that Dinusha has the potential to become one of Sri Lanka's leading batters in the next five to ten years.
His outstanding contribution during the second Test at Colombo, where he scored an unbeaten 133 off 264 balls, proved instrumental in Sri Lanka's ability to draw the match and avoid a series clean sweep.
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