Every match is tough: SL coach
Saturday, 26 September 2009
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 25 (AFP): Sri Lanka will be keen to cash in on England's inconsistent form and boost their hopes of qualifying for the Champions Trophy semi-finals here Friday.
Kumar Sangakkara's Sri Lankans, having already beaten South Africa by 55 runs in their opening match of the four-team group, are closing in on qualification.
In contrast, England go into the tournament after suffering a 6-1 defeat at the hands of defending champions Australia in their last home one-day series.
But Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss said Thursday his team needed to put in another impressive all-round performance as there would be no easy matches.
Kumar Sangakkara's Sri Lankans, having already beaten South Africa by 55 runs in their opening match of the four-team group, are closing in on qualification.
In contrast, England go into the tournament after suffering a 6-1 defeat at the hands of defending champions Australia in their last home one-day series.
But Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss said Thursday his team needed to put in another impressive all-round performance as there would be no easy matches.