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BENGALURU : Sri Lanka's inconsistency cost them dear at the World Cup, coach Chris Silverwood said after his team suffered a seventh defeat in nine matches at the 50-overs tournament in India.
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.
MUMBAI : Memories of Sri Lanka's humbling defeat to India in the Asia Cup final in September will add extra motivation to the team when they face the hosts in Thursday's key World Cup clash, coach Chris Silverwood said.
BENGALURU : Sri Lanka will rely on coach Chris Silverwood's insights when they face his former team England in the World Cup, but the 1996 champions must be prepared for a battle against a wounded side, all-rounder Angelo Mathews said on Wednesday.
NEW DELHI : Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has not recovered from a hamstring tear and will miss their World Cup opener against South Africa on Saturday, coach Chris Silverwood said on the eve of the contest in New Delhi.
Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood was disappointed by his team's meek outing in the Asia Cup final but said it was a timely wake up call for his side ahead of the ODI World Cup next month. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50 after India pacer Mohammed Siraj grabbed six for 21, and the visitors romped to a 10-wicket win here on Sunday. “We played very good cricket to get to the final. I think we have to regroup and put some confidence into the players.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday added a reserve day for the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled to take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Last week, the India vs Pakistan group stage match was washed out due to rain, with both teams sharing a point each. However, as per the forecast, rain might play spoilsport on Sunday too. If the match could not be concluded on Sunday, it will continue on Monday from the point it was suspended.
Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and his Bangladesh counterpart Chandika Hathurasingha on Friday expressed displeasure over the unilateral decision to provide a reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan. Earlier in the day, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that the Indo-Pak match could resume on September 11 if the rain plays spoilsport on September 10. However, the other matches will not have a reserve day though rain is predicted in the Sri Lankan capital through the Super 4s. Hathurasingha said he was not aware of the reason behind the sudden change in Asia Cup playing conditions.