Taking to Twitter, the likes of Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews, and Russel Arnold showcased their appreciation and congratulated the team on the win
Bhanuka Rajapaksa celebrates their win during the Asia Cup match between India and Sri Lanka. Pic/ AFP
Not many would have given Sri Lanka a chance of making the Asia Cup final after their disastrous loss to Afghanistan in the season opener. However, since that game, the Lankan Lions have gone from strength to strength and their improvement has culminated in a huge win over tournament favorites India.
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Suffice to say every single one of their former players was extremely jubilant and proud of the team.
Taking to Twitter, the likes of Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews, and Russel Arnold showcased their appreciation and congratulated the team on the win.
Ex-skipper Jayawardene tweeted, "Great win boys!!! Attitude was brilliant. Never gave up… keep it going."
Great win boys!!! Attitude was brilliant. Never gave up… keep it going 👊 @OfficialSLC #AsiaCup2022
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) September 6, 2022
Legendary wicket-keeper batsman Sangakkara said, "What a fantastic win by Sri Lanka. never say die attitude and sparkling talent and ability. Bhanuka rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Dilshan Madushanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, so good to watch."
What a fantastic win by @OfficialSLC never say die attitude and sparkling talent and ability. @BhanukaRajapak3 @dasunshanaka1 madushanka, @KusalMendis13 @pathuwa18 so good to watch
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 6, 2022
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Star All-rounder Angelo Mathews tweeted, "Cracker of a game @OfficialSLC #pathum Dilshan @KusalMendis13 @dasunshanaka1 @BhanukaRajapak3 standout performances."
Cracker of a game @OfficialSLC #pathum Dilshan @KusalMendis13 @dasunshanaka1 @BhanukaRajapak3 standout performances 👏👏
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) September 6, 2022
Former Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Arnold's tweet read, "Congratulations @OfficialSLC. Another fabulous chase but more positives in the field too.. this is exciting #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2022 Really good stuff."
Congratulations @OfficialSLC Another fabulous chase but more positives in the field too.. this is exciting #AsiaCup #AsiaCup2022 Really good stuff 👏👏👏
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) September 6, 2022
Sri Lanka have all but confirmed their place in the Asia Cup final. India meanwhile need Afghanistan to defeat Pakistan to keep their hopes alive of progressing from the Super 4 stage.
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