Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday announced all-rounder Angelo Mathews and pacer Dushmantha Chameera as travelling reserves who will join the team in India for the ongoing World Cup.
Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka reflected on what the Cricket World Cup Qualifier final victory meant for his team after they claimed a comfortable victory against the Netherlands on Sunday.
Sri Lanka maintained their unbeaten run to defeat the Netherlands in a subtle fashion and win the Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 final on Sunday at the Harare Sports Club.
The 1996 World Cup champions Sri Lanka have been able to turn to spin wizards Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana to tear through their opponents as the top two wicket-takers at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
"The bowling has been good since the start of the tournament. When things went bad at the top end, we were planning how we can get to 240 or 250 and back our bowling to defend it. Looking at the start from where we were, 213 is a good score. We would always back our bowling to defend it."
Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards expressed his dissapointment after losing against Sri Lanka in the Super 6 of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier on Friday.
The Netherlands have secured two wins but their net run rate is poor compared to other teams in the group. Hence the match holds importance for the Dutch team as well.