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Sri Lanka Focuses on T20 WC Despite England Loss
8 Feb
Summary
- Sri Lanka aims for T20 World Cup success despite recent losses.
- Captain Shanaka emphasizes team fitness and focus for the tournament.
- The opening match against Ireland is crucial for building momentum.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka are gearing up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, despite a recent 0-3 T20I series loss to England. Captain Dasun Shanaka acknowledged the previous defeat but emphasized the team's current fitness and renewed focus for the upcoming tournament.
The Sri Lankan squad, placed in Group B alongside Australia, Zimbabwe, Ireland, and Oman, will commence their campaign against Ireland on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Shanaka stressed that the opening match is critical for establishing momentum and expressed confidence in the players' determination to deliver a strong performance on home turf.
Shanaka noted that while the team competed well in some matches against England, they are now concentrating on avoiding past issues. He stated that all players are in good physical condition, with past niggles addressed. The captain believes understanding the World Cup's significance and playing well is paramount, especially given the tournament is hosted in Sri Lanka.
