Sri Lanka fail to qualify directly to ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Sri Lanka has failed to directly qualify for the ICC ODI World Cup following another defeat at Hamilton in New Zealand today. Batting first, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 157 runs with Matt Henry, Henry Shipley and Darryl Mitchell getting 3 scalps each. The hosts faltered early in the chase before Will Young steadied the ship to seal the series 2-0. New Zealand had won the first match at Auckland while the second game at Christchurch was a washout. With the series defeat, Sri Lanka has been elim...