Bowlers will be game changers in the World Cup, says Malinga

Batsmen may be constantly propelling their teams to high scores everyday but Sri Lanka veteran pacer Lasith Malinga believes that the bowlers will be the "game changers" in the upcoming World Cup despite the flowing runs.

"Cricket is going towards the batsmen but bowlers can change the game, they get the wickets and that wins a match," Malinga was quoted as saying by ICC Media after Sri Lanka's five-wicket defeat to Australia in their second warm-up game at Southampton on Monday night.

"Whoever has the skilful bowlers, in any condition on any pitch, will have the advantage in the team.

"Bowlers need to have a skill, then know how to analyse a game. They need to improve as quickly as they can and get confidence from their performances," he added.

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit this year, claiming 16 wickets to help his side win a record fourth title in the T20 cash-rich league.

"In the last couple of years, I have worked on the ...