Sri Lanka Coach Blames Inconsistent Batting For Horror Cricket World Cup 2023 Run
Head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday pinned Sri Lanka's horror run in the World Cup to its inconsistencies, particularly in batting, after the Islanders bowed out of the quadrennial mega event with a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand here. In a lopsided contest, Sri Lanka succumbed to their seventh loss in nine league stage matches and slipped to the ninth spot in the points table. The top eight teams will get direct qualification for the Champions Trophy in 2025. Sri Lanka were shot out for a mere 171 by the Kiwis, who won by five wickets and more than 26 overs to spare.


