Dilshan Madushanka has a bright future says Wasim Akram

Sri Lanka young left arm medium paceman Dilshan Madushanka was highly praised by Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram during his interview with the Daily News.

The 56 year old former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said young Dilshan Madushanka really performed well during the Asia Cup T.- 20. I had a chance to chat with Madushanka and his bowling coach Dharshana Gamage and gave some tips to the young bowler.

He has good potential as a young left arm medium paceman and I am sure he will come up after getting more experience said Pakistan all round bowler who played 104 test matches ,356 ODI,s.

Akram captured 502 ODI wickets in his 17 year international career I have an idea to go to Sri Lanka to assist bowlers.

I always like Sri Lanka and their cricketers as our countries have a good relationship for a long time said Akram.

Dilshan Madushanka was found by provincial coach Manjula Karunaratne while former Sri Lanka fast bowling legend Chaminda Vaasfirst time spotted this young bowler at Mahinda Rajapaksa International cricket stadium in Hambantota. The cricketer from Hungama Vijayaba MV already created college history by representing National team despite many hardships during the early stages.

Manjula Karunaratne the provincial coach said Dilshan Madushanka is a very dedicated player but he was not willing to continue cricket those days as he came from a humble family.

I donated a cricket boots pair to him and Chaminda Vaas gave good support and invited this player to join the Colombo fast bowling Academy and he represented National under 19 team.

Dilshan Madushanka had a very rare chance at the Asia Cup when he got Virat Kholi clean bowled for a duck which was the turning point of the match. Before the India game Dilshan discussed with Manjula Karunaratne and said he wanted to continue his form and Manjula advised Dilshan not to get nervous and bowl good line and length.

The young bowler is very keen to get advice from the coaches while Sri Lankan head coach Chris Silverwood was highly impressed by left arm paceman Dilshan Madushanka.

He could come back strongly in Australia once again and hope he continues his good form said Silverwood.