Bermuda became the smallest country ever to play in the cricket World Cup after securing one of the five qualifying berths available to the minor cricket-playing nations.
Romaine said ever since, the players have attained almost celebrity status in a country with a population of only about 65,000.
The team was feted by Bermudan Premier, Ewart Brown before leaving the hotel on Thursday morning to take on the Sri Lankans at Queen's Park Oval.
Sri Lanka make 321 for six in 50 overs that featured two outstanding catches by Janeiro Tucker and at least three missed chances.
But Bermuda's batsmen failed to make a mark and were skittled for 78 in 24.4 overs, at one stage risking being dismissed for the lowest total in a limited-overs international.
Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga took 3-10, narrowly missing a hat-trick after dismissing top batsman David Hemp (14) and captain Romaine with consecutive balls.
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