Two unlikely heroes reported to Australia when she handed the host to Sri Lanka’s greatest test defeat in history, and coach Andrew McDonald was impressed both after the dominant beginning of a series of two tests.
Matthew Kuhnemann, spinner on his left shoulder, broke the thumb last month, and McDonald assumed that the melmonic would not be available for the match, but the 28-year-old took nine goals.
McDonald also praised the opening of Useman Khawaj, who at the age of 38 scored the highest 232 in the first rounds, preparing a scene for the gigantic victory of visitors through Inning and 242 runs.
“I thought he wasn’t there,” said McDonald about Kuhnemann.
“But as he progressed and approached the test match, there were almost three days. I am not sure where we would end, but there were many conversations … when it comes to choosing spinners.
“But Matt solved many of these dilemmas and created exceptional performance.”
Khawaj’s Innings from 232, led Australia to a strong start on the pitch, which was more and more favored by bowls.
“It is an important part of the way we play in subcontinuous conditions,” said McDonald about Khawaj. “He has options, the opposite sweeping he added while traveling.”
Khawaj found a way to succeed on an international stage.
“He passed here through the bell and great that he was able to go through the success of the method,” said the coach.
“Talks that he conducts with the next generation are extremely possible to prepare them … We still think that he has a lot of cricket in it. And I think he was in this matter too. “
The second and last test will start in Galle on Thursday, followed by two one -day international (ODI) in Colombo, when Australia is preparing for Trophy masters, which begins on February 19.
