England Ready For Sri Lanka At World Twenty20

England Ready For Sri Lanka At World Twenty20

England batsman Eoin Morgan says the team aren't fazed by the pressure as they prepare for their Super Eight match with hosts Sri Lanka at the World Twenty20.

The victory over New Zealand on Saturday kept England's hopes of qualifying for the semi finals alive, but defeat in their last group match could see the team going home.

Morgan said: "The performances from the guys last night summed up how well we play in tough conditions. Three or four of us played exceptionally well - and world-class players, like Brendon McCullum, found it very difficult to deal with us.

"In crunch games, producing a performance at this time of the tournament is crucial.

"It's brilliant; it's cricket in the sub-Continent - the home teams out here get absolutely huge crowds, noise like you've never heard as a cricketer. "It really gets the blood flowing. It will be a great experience for the young guys in particular, and I hope we'll thrive on it."

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene says his players are relishing their campaign as hosts and are ready to cause an upset.

He said: "We have enjoyed the crowds. The way they go with the music, it's part and parcel of our cricket. We grew up with our school cricket with those kind of bands playing in our big matches, so everybody enjoys that kind of atmosphere."

"England are a very exciting team. They have some quality players and are good with the ball as well. They are defending champions and will throw us a different challenge."