Do you want to know how Chaminda Vaas played a huge role in Muralitharan's success?

09/07/22 • 36 min

Chaminda Vaas had to silence his critics by work harder than most to achieve the success that he did in international cricket. In this episode of #WednesdayswithWV, he reveals the secret of how he worked in tandem with Muralitharan. The details of the partnership that Vaas and Muralitharan forged to plot out batters is a fascinating story.
Vaas also expresses his disappointments in his illustrious career and shrugs off the petty minded attitude of some of his colleagues. He is not too happy with the political interference that is gradually becoming a part and parcel of Sri Lankan cricket. The left arm seamer is full of empathy while talking about the modern day Sri Lankan cricketers.
This chat is as enthralling to listen as were the skill sets of Vaas to watch when he outsmarted his opponents.

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