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Young Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga says that he enjoys batting with veteran Sanath Jayasuriya but never tries to match the flamboyant batsman in stroke play.

Tharanga, who scored two successive hundreds in the ICC Champions Trophy in India, said that the two left-handed batsmen complement each other.

“I never try to match him. Batting with Sanath has been very good for me as if he is going for the shots, I can play my game,” said Tharanga, about partnering Jayasuriya at the top of the batting order.

Tharanga, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Friday, also felt that playing India would be beneficial as they are in the same group with Sri Lanka in the World Cup.

“Playing against India here gives us a good chance ahead of the World Cup as we are in the same group,” he said.

Tharanga said he is looking forward to play in the mega event. “It would be a big chance for me. Playing in the World Cup is a very big (opportunity)”, the left handed opener said.

Tharanga said that the New Zealand tour by Sri Lanka helped the islanders to learn to bat in different conditions.

Source:The News