Ollie Pope acknowledged the team's underperformance, stating, 'Obviously with the bat we weren't good enough...we were in a really good position and were outplayed for the last day and a session.'
Post-match, Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva expressed joy, calling the victory 'one of the happiest moments in my career and my life,' highlighting the significance of their achievement.
Reflecting on the series, Joe Root mentioned that despite not performing their best in the final Test, 'for 90% of the summer we have' showcased strong cricket.
Pope emphasized that motivation was not an issue, stating, 'I know from the outside it might look like that... It can just happen in cricket,' underscoring the unpredictable nature of the sport.
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