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Bandara will shine brighter - Moody
Thursday, 9 February 2006 - 2:18 AM SL Time
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Coach Tom Moody has tipped leg-spinner Malinga Bandara to become a star for his country after he helped Sri Lanka clinch a place in the VB Series finals.
Bandara took 4-31 after coming on as a super-sub to spin South Africa to a 76-run defeat in Hobart.
`He`s bowled well all series and particularly well today.
`Malinga`s a much-improving young bowler and Sri Lanka hopefully have got a good one up their sleeve there,` Moody said of the 26-year-old.
`We opted to add depth to the bowling. We were fortunate enough to win the toss and be able to do that.`
Sri Lanka now take on hosts Australia, who finished 13 points ahead of them in the group stage, in the best-of-three finale.
The first match takes place in Adelaide on Friday and Moody believes his team can surprise the favourites.
`We can certainly give them a run for their money, there`s no doubt about that,` the Australian added.
`It`s nice to get a win under out belts and this was a lot better performance from us all-round.`
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