Jayasuriya Lauds Sri Lanka's Gritty Win Over England at The Oval

Sri Lanka's interim head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, celebrates the team's challenging win at The Oval against England, comparing it with their iconic 1998 victory. The favorable bowling conditions propelled Sri Lanka to triumph, thanks to their pace quartet's exceptional performance. The team looks forward to hosting New Zealand next.

Sri Lanka's interim head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, celebrated the team's challenging win at The Oval against England, drawing comparisons to their famous 1998 victory. Talking to ESPNcricinfo, the former batting maestro highlighted the tough conditions that marked their recent success.

Jayasuriya reminisced about the 1998 triumph under clear skies where Muttiah Muralitharan's 16 wickets and Jayasuriya's double-century were pivotal. He emphasized the contrasting conditions this time, giving full credit to the players' all-around efforts under a cloudy, cold, and green-deck scenario.

He praised the pace quartet of Asitha Fernando, Milan Rathnayake, Vishwa Fernando, and Lahiru Kumara for sharing 18 wickets, showcasing exceptional skill and discipline. Sri Lanka looks to carry forward their momentum as they prepare to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series starting September 18.

(With inputs from agencies.)