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May 25 (CRICKETNMORE) - Jeffrey Vandersay says Sri Lanka will 'go for it' and play without feat to overhaul the odds at the Cricket World Cup. Newly-appointed captain Dimuth Karunaratne embodies the spirit of a squad remodelled for a tilt at a third final appearance in four tournaments. <\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Vandersay, returning to the squad for the showpiece having not featured since October 2017, says his side won't die wondering as they aim to upset the established order again. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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"We are going to go for it. We aren't just here to take a loss," said the leg spinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We are here to win it and fight for the nation. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

"People can say what they like but it's the team togetherness that matters; what happens in the camp, how we train and how much we can give.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"There are always going to be negative thoughts, naturally for us, and there are with other teams as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"But even when we fall down, it's how we get back up and show we are capable of winning games."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The 1996 winners, led by Chandika Hathurusingha, have brought several stars back into the fold for the showpiece in England and Wales.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Karunaratne made his last one-day appearance at the 2015 World Cup and Lahiru Thirimanne, likely to feature heavily in the top order, last ran out in December 2017. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

Their World Cup warm-up campaign began with a 87-run defeat to South Africa, who posted a commanding total of 338-7 to earn victory in Cardiff. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

As Vandersay contemplates his own role in Sri Lanka's bid for glory, he takes heart from Karunaratne's leadership. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I'm always confident I can make a contribution to the team," said the 29-year-old.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"As a spinner you are targeted and with small boundaries, you have to soak up the pressure and still go for the wicket ball.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I think I have the talent and the confidence I need to get good minutes in the World Cup. I am practising well. <\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Dimuth leads by example. He can score quick runs for the team and he will be very important for us, on and off the field."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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