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This is an archive article published on February 15, 2003

Vaas hopes to keep the good show going

Chaminda Vaas, who won a gold watch after being selected man of the match, said “I hope to continue with my good form as Dilhara (Ferna...

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Chaminda Vaas, who won a gold watch after being selected man of the match, said “I hope to continue with my good form as Dilhara (Fernando) and Pulasthi (Gunaratne) are not doing very well.”

Vaas, who returned with extraordinary figures of 6 for 25, also gave an indication about the upbeat mood in the Sri Lankan camp saying, “We are very confident after the Australian tour.”

Former world champion Sri Lanka today issued a warning to their opponents in Group B with captain Sanath Jayasuriya saying his team was determined to make it to the Super Six stage by maintaining an all-win record.

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“We can’t take things lightly. Our aim is to win all the matches in the first round,” Jayasuriya said after the island nation thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets to record their second win on the trot. Jayasuriya said the record-breaking effort of pace bowler Chaminda Vaas changed the whole complexion of the match.

“Vaas bowled brilliantly. The very first over (in which Vaas took four wickets including a hat-trick off the first three balls) changed the match. We just capitalised on that,” he said.

The skipper was also happy with his batting form and said he intends to continue with his good work.

“From the last part of the Australian tour I am in good form. It is good to get some runs. I think, it is just the right time to be in good touch.”

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