Crushing India loss a ‘wake-up call’: Silverwood

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Sri Lanka’s crushing 10-wicket loss to India in the Asia Cup final should help the team learn lessons for the ODI World Cup, Coach Chris Silverwood said on Sunday.

The home team were bowled out for just 50 in 15.2 overs with Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj ripping through the batting with his 6-21 in Colombo.

Sri Lanka were playing their 11th Asia Cup final but the 116-minute humilation left the fans disappointed and Coach Silverwood said he hoped it will be a blessing in disguise.

“Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup,” Silverwood told reporters.

“Maybe this is just a wake up call, that for us to compete against teams like India, Australia, and New Zealand – those types of guys – we have to be on top of our game.