Sri Lanka vs India 2017: 5 Sri Lankan players who need to step up

#1 Angelo Mathews

Mathews made an 83 at Galle but has since got out after getting starts

Angelo Mathews has been Sri Lanka's sole hope in the middle-order since the retirements of some of their big names. Injury has constantly troubled the former Lankan skipper and he hasn't really been putting the emphasis on bowling. This only puts more onus on him to perform with the bat.

Mathews hasn't got a hundred since the one he got against India the last time they toured in 2015. Then, he topped the run scoring charts. But this time around, he has been woeful just like his teammates.

Mathews sure needs a bit of support but he has to show that once he gets that, he can lead the team to a good score. He is due a big one and Lanka will hope it comes at Pallekele.