For the Nostragamus fantasy managers, we have a few tips and suggestions for the matches coming up this week. With a lot of unknown players in action this week, these ready-to-pick players should satisfy your fantasy needs for the week.
BHANUKA RAJAPAKSA
Country: Sri Lanka
Match/Series: Sri Lanka in Australia, 1st T20I
Rajapaksa was the find of the Pakistan tour for Sri Lanka. The incredibly talented left-handed batsman would have been lost to the Sri Lankans had 10 players not withdrawn from the Pakistan tour citing security concerns. Rajapaksa's elegant batsmanship should stand Sri Lanka in good stead as they face a revamped Australian side in their first major step towards the T20I World Cup next year.
DAVID WARNER
Country: Australia
Match/Series: Sri Lanka in Australia, 1st T20I
After missing out in action for more than a year in the format, David Warner is back into the Australian side in the format he started off with. After struggling through the Ashes, Warner will look to get back in the touch in a format he has always preferred. With the kind of bowling Lanka has, the left-hander would be backing himself to get a big knock in the first game itself.
DANUSHKA GUNATHILAKA
Country: Sri Lanka
Match/Series: Sri Lanka in Australia, 1st T20I
Despite all the criticism levied against Danushka Gunathilaka, he remains one of the most talented openers in the country at present. A fighter with a versatile range of strokes and in fine form during the series against Pakistan, Gunathilaka will be aiming to make up for lost time as Sri Lanka takes on Australia in the T20Is. He has the stats backing him but in tougher conditions, the Lankan will want to show he belongs.
COLLINS OBUYA
Country: Kenya
Match/Series: ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier
Remember the Obuya brothers? One of them IS still around and is a main figure in the Kenyan cricketing setup now. Back from the wilderness, Kenya will have hopes banked on this leg-spinning all-rounder as they fight it out in the World Cup Qualifiers. Obuya has already made an impact with five wickets in two matches and a half-century.
CALUM MACLEOD
Country: Scotland
Match/Series: ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier
Scotland's irresistible Calum MacLeod is a must pick in every fantasy side that includes Scotland players. A flashy batsman with consistent runs behind him, MacLeod will be a key figure in Scotland's bid to return to top-flight cricket. Coming in behind the openers or batting at No.4, he has enough time to influence outcomes and has so far been warming up in the tournament. Expect him to burst into form this upcoming week.
Now that you have read our suggestions, get your team selections rolling right away!
Feature Image Courtesy: AFP / Arif Ali
