BENGALURU : Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana praised all-rounder Angelo Mathews for adding discipline to their bowling attack after the veteran claimed two wickets in miserly spells during Thursday's thumping victory over defending world champions England.
Former captain Mathews was brought into the team after fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana failed to shake off a shoulder injury sustained during a match against Pakistan and made an immediate impact to help restrict England to 156 by claiming 2-14.
"In the initial four or five overs, we conceded a few runs due to our inability to find the right length," Theekshana told reporters."When Angelo took the ball, he used his experience to adjust the length. This allowed us to regain our discipline. "They refrained from pressing forward and consistently attempted to clear the boundary with sixes and fours. So, we had a chance to take wickets, that's what we planned here."
"I think they underestimated our team, because we also lost three games and we only won against the Netherlands," he said.