'It is important for India to play to their potential in Sri Lanka'

VVS Laxman believes that the current national cricket team is full of match-winners and if they play to their potential, they can
beat Sri Lanka in their own backyard. 

India will be playing three-Test series in Sri Lanka, commencing on August 12. 

"The current Indian team has hardly played any Test in the sub-continent over the last two years. So India would be keen to do well in Sri Lanka. It is important for them to play to their potential," Laxman told PTI in an interview. 

"I always believe that the current Indian team is highly talented with a lot of match winners. I am sure if they play to their potential they will beat Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka which would be a great achievement," said Laxman, who was in the city to announce his association with cricket website - cricketcountry.com, an India Website Private Limited portal group Website.

The 40-year-old former middle order batsman said even the Sri Lankans would be looking to put their best foot forward as it is going to be the farewell series for Lankan cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara. 

"It is going to be a big series for Sri Lanka also as it would be the farewell series for Sangakkara.

"I am sure they will also want to be at their best. It's going to be closely-contested series," Laxman, who has represented India in 134 Tests, said.