The Indian team, which recently toured Sri Lanka under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, had to face defeat against the host team in the ODI series. Sri Lanka had registered an ODI win against India at home after 27 years. After this, Sri Lanka visited England for the Test series and there the team won at Lord's. Currently, Sri Lanka is hosting New Zealand and has won the first match of the series, while it has strengthened its hold in the second match.
Looking at this team, no one will be able to say that this team could not qualify directly for the ODI World Cup held in India last year. Also, this team has not been able to qualify for the Champions Trophy to be held next year. Not only this, Sri Lanka could not make it to the Super-8 of this year's T20 World Cup. But in the last few days, the team has performed tremendously and this rejuvenation of the team has surprised world cricket. Now former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews has told who has made this change.
Angelo Mathews, a key member of the team, believes that the change in the team's performance is not just due to the excellent performance on the field but also the positive and fresh atmosphere within the dressing room. Sri Lanka's experienced all-rounder and former captain Angelo Mathews has credited Sanath Jayasuriya for playing an important role in the team's recent transformation. Jayasuriya, who currently serves as the head coach, has had a significant influence on the Sri Lankan cricket setup.
Crediting Jayasuriya for the team's recent success, Mathews said, “I think Sanath Jayasuriya is taking charge. When he was the director of cricket, he was given confidence and now he has become a coach. Even if he gets nervous, But he gives us all confidence. It makes a big difference in the dressing room, you have to keep it cool.
A series win over India after 27 years, a Test win in England after ten years and now edging closer to a series win over New Zealand after 15 years. Angelo Mathews was asked how Sri Lanka have managed to turn things around. pic.twitter.com/tG1hXM5bj9
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Matthews further said, “You have to be able to communicate properly with the players. We have been given freedom. We are all working towards one goal, and everyone is on the same page.” I think he has done a tremendous job preparing us as well as taking care of each of us. I wish him all the best for the future.”
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