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Dilshan fires a warning

Sports Reporter in Chittagong
Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan issued a warning to the Tigers that their spin duo Muttiah Muralidaran and Ajantha Mendis would be dangerous on this pitch as the game progresses.
“I think it will turn for those two. The bounce could be a bit uneven later on and they (Bangladesh batsmen) haven't played Ajantha (Mendis) much. So I hope both bowlers will do well here,' said Dilshan, who rescued his side from the initial hiccup with his sixth Test hundred on the first day of the second Test at the Chittagong Divisional Stadium here yesterday.
The right-hander, who smashed the home team bowlers during his 162-run knock that contained 21 fours and two sixes, also said that the unevenness of the pitch will also help pace-man Dilhara Fernando, who replaced Dammika Prasad in the second Test, when Sri Lanka field. “Dilhara is quick and can be difficult to face because the pitch could be an up
and down one,” he added.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Enamul Haque also echoed his sentiment and said that it would be a good Test match only if their batsmen could successfully negotiate the two spin demons.
“The pitch will be conducive to spinners as there are cracks developing already. But I expect the wicket to play well on Day l\vo also and then start deteriorating. It is important for us to get the remaining wickets early and then make best use of the batting conditions. If we can have them batting in the second innings then there will be a lot of assistance for spin-ners,” said Enamul, who returned to the field for Tigers after almost a year.
Dilshan however admitted that the first day wicket was good for batting and he was happy that he could contribute when his side was struggling.
“The wicket is very good on the first day. It is a goodTest wicket but maybe a bit on the slower side. It was an opportunity for someone to put a
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hand up and I am happy to have contributed,” he said when asked about his rescue act.
When asked whether his innings was a gift for skipper Mahela Jayawardene who made his 100th Test appearance, Dilshan said they don't think about any occasion rather every game is important.
"Every game is important for a Test cricketer. It was also my 50th Test match and very important for me too," he responded.
Bangladesh missed few chances which gave them the opportunity to take their team into comfortable position but Dilshan was not ready to focus on the home side's fielding lapses.
“That's part of the game. It gives you an opportunity to capitalize and if you get a let off you should then try and make a big score,” said Dilshan, who himself is considered one of the best fielders in the world.