5 tricks Sri Lanka are missing in the ODI format 

#3 Below par fielding and catching standards affecting their performance

Sri Lanka need more fielders like Mathews

In times where big names like Yuvraj Singh for India were not selected due to fitness reasons, it becomes a must for an ODI team to have fit and agile players who can contribute with their fielding and catching skills.

Catches win matches and every run saved is a run gained. These clichéd statements define the torturous run for Sri Lanka off late. Too many catches missed, and very average fielding has compounded the woes for Sri Lanka.

There have been far too many instances where there are really glaring errors displayed by their fielding unit, which in some cases has led to defeats after being in winning positions.

Again, this team has too many fielders who are either not very fit or who need to be hid. The likes of Upul Tharanga, Lasith Malinga, and Thisara Perera are some of the names which come to mind.

These are players who concede the extra singles or twos releasing the pressure put on the opposition. There needs to be lot of emphasis which needs to be put on grooming youngsters who are quick, agile and are willing to save every run and take all the chances which is on offer.

Currently, this Sri Lankan team has got very few players who can be counted on as far as fielding goes and the catching has been abysmal to say the least over the past few years.

A classic example of this glaring loophole in the Sri Lankan team was the home series against Zimbabwe where there were a lot of easy singles provided which eased the pressure. There were some critical catches put down in pressure situations which cost Sri Lanka the series.

They need to find a solution to this glaring problem which is staring at their face. No international team in modern day cricket can hide or escape with sub-standard fielding.