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Inconsistency to blame for Sri Lanka’s poor World Cup, says coach Silverwood

File picture of Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood during nets session | Photo Credit: Getty Images 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.Sri Lanka, who had already been eliminated, lost by five wickets to New Zealand at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday."I think inconsistency. I think it would be fair to use that word," Silverwood told reporters. "I think we've played some good cricket along the way, and I think we'll look back on certain games and rue missed opportunities, to be honest."There have been certain games during this campaign that if we'd have taken the opportunities that were put our way, this could have looked a lot dif...
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Rohit Sharma on Mumbai pollution: Important that our kids live without fear | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: On his flight from Lucknow to Mumbai, Indian skipper got on the Gram and posted a picture of the Mumbai haze on his story with the words, “Yeh kya ho gaya Mumbai ko.” (What has happened to Mumbai).The rampant construction and redevelopment projects in the city have made the air toxic and the falling AQI levels have caused respiratory ailments in many citizens.Rohit addressed the issue in his pre-match presser on the eve of India’s World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede on Thursday and hinted that as a parent, he sees it as a worry.“In an ideal world, you do not want a situation like this, but I am pretty sure that the concerned people are taking all the necessary steps. But these situations are not ideal. Looking at the future generations, your kids, my kid, it is imp...
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‘A kick to the rear end…’: Sri Lanka coach disappointed with Asia Cup final loss | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood on Sunday expressed disappointment over his team's lackluster performance in the Asia Cup final. However, he viewed the defeat as a valuable wake-up call for his side, coming just before the ODI World Cup next month.In a dismal display, Sri Lanka was shot out for a mere 50 runs, courtesy an outstanding bowling performance of India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who took six for 21.Consequently, India secured an emphatic 10-wicket victory for an 8thAsia Cup title.“We played very good cricket to get to the final. I think we have to regroup and put some confidence into the players.“You know sometimes a bit of a kick to the rear end is not the worst thing before going into a big tournament,” said Silverwood during the post-match press meet.Silverwood said ...
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We also would have liked to have reserve day: Bangladesh coach – Times of India

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and his Bangladesh counterpart Chandika Hathurusingha 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."There is a technical committee (in Asia Cup) represented by every participating country – 6 nations. They might have decided it for some other reason," the Bangladesh coach...
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Sri Lanka to push ‘harder’ in second Test against Pakistan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the second Test set to commence in Colombo on Monday, Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood exudes confidence in his team's determination to bounce back and level the two-match series against Pakistan.Pakistan had arrived in Sri Lanka without a Test victory in the past 12 months. However, their recent four-wicket triumph in Galle, albeit a nervy final-innings chase, has put them in a favorable position. The visitors now require only a draw in the upcoming Test to clinch the two-match series."The motivation is there -- the players know how important it is to be picking up Test points, and how important it is to win at home," Silverwood told reporters on Sunday."Listening to the chat in the dressing room... they are going to come out fighting and push much harder."In their last...
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Need to address batting woes before World Cup: Sri Lanka coach | Cricket News – Times of India

KOLKATA: Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood has blamed the senior batters for failing to step up in the second ODI and said they will have to "learn their lessons" before they return to India for the World Cup later this year.From 103 for 1 in 17.2 overs, Sri Lanka were done in by some quality spin bowling and folded for a paltry 215 inside 40 overs after opting to bat on a beautiful flat deck at Eden Gardens.India overcame some early jitters to secure a four-wicket win that gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series."We got ourselves to blame. We had a great start which was superb. But when the spin came on we lost wickets at regular intervals and put us under pressure," Silverwood said at the post-match media conference here on Thursday."We can't keep losing w...