Sri Lanka Coach Jayasuriya Critiques Team's Shot Selection After Heavy Loss to Australia

Following a heavy defeat to Australia by an innings and 242 runs in the first Test at Galle, Sri Lankan coach Sanath Jayasuriya expressed deep disappointment over the team's shot selection and failure to convert promising starts into significant scores. He highlighted that while experienced players should have handled challenging situations better, they consistently faltered, leading to a record defeat for Sri Lanka against Australia. Jayasuriya noted that the pitch was favorable for batting, suggesting that the players' inability to capitalize on good conditions was a key issue. He specifically called out the need for greater consistency in batting, as many players got off to solid starts but failed to build on them. The coach emphasized that players must learn to convert their starts into substantial innings, a quality that was evident in Australia's performance. This loss leaves Sri Lanka wanting to end their World Test Championship cycle on a positive note despite their poor showing.