Sri Lanka could be without spinner Ajantha Mendis for tonight's Twenty20 World Cup match against the Black Caps.
Mendis has had a hip injury since the opening group game of the tournament, and a call on his fitness won't be made until before the start of play in Pallekelle.
Nathan McCullum's putting his hand up to lead the Black Caps' attack against some of the best batsmen in the game.
McCullum says the low, slow pitches suit him - and he's out to make a statement.
"It's encouraging from our team's point of view and encouraging from my
point of view as well because I've set myself some goals to really stamp
my mark and make a statement for New Zealand in this world cup, and
this is a great opportunity to do it."
He says the pitch starts to favour the bowlers in the late stages, so it's important to bat first.
"That definitely slowed up even more and more as our batting innings went on so I think that is something to be aware of - it may be a 10 or 15 run swing when you're batting first sometimes."
Sri Lanka has played all its games in the south of the country so far, and has been training at the old test ground since shifting base.
Mendis has had a hip injury since the opening group game of the tournament, and a call on his fitness won't be made until before the start of play in Pallekelle.
Nathan McCullum's putting his hand up to lead the Black Caps' attack against some of the best batsmen in the game.
McCullum says the low, slow pitches suit him - and he's out to make a statement.
He says the pitch starts to favour the bowlers in the late stages, so it's important to bat first.
"That definitely slowed up even more and more as our batting innings went on so I think that is something to be aware of - it may be a 10 or 15 run swing when you're batting first sometimes."
Sri Lanka has played all its games in the south of the country so far, and has been training at the old test ground since shifting base.
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