Murali creating long-term damage for himself among his fans: Thilanga

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Sri Lanka’s cricket board lodged a complaint Monday with the visiting Australians after their bowling consultant and local legend Muttiah Muralitharan was involved in a bust-up with his former colleagues.

On the eve of the first of three Tests, board president Thilanga Sumathipala accused Muralitharan of insulting Sri Lanka team manager Charith Senanayake in a row over the Australians’ use of a practice pitch in Colombo.

“Muralitharan’s behaviour is unacceptable and we have brought this to the notice of the Australian team management,” Sumathipala told reporters. “It should not have happened. We are very disappointed.”

Sumathipala said it was ironic that Muralitharan was coaching a team from Australia given his history.
“Professionally it is okay for Murali to coach any foreign team, but the irony is that he is supporting Australia which tried to get him out of cricket,” Sumathipala said.

“He is creating long-term damage for himself among his fans.”

During an 18-year Test career, Muralitharan -- who was born with a partially deformed elbow -- was twice cited by Australian umpires for a suspect action but he was cleared both times by the game’s governing body.

Sumathipala said Muralitharan had bullied groundsmen at the Pallekele Stadium on Saturday into allowing the Australians to practise there when it was theoretically off limits to both teams.

“He rode roughshod over the groundsmen and got his (Australian) players to practise in violation of the time stipulations,” Sumathipala said. “He later confronted our team manager (Senanayake) and abused him.”

Senanayake refused to comment but a source close to the team said the manager and Muralitharan had exchanged words on Saturday at Pallekele stadium, on the outskirts of Kandy, which is hosting the first Test.

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Haig Tuesday, 26 July 2016 01:47 AM

Paid to take care of the long term well being of past cricketers? Must be commended on doing such a noble job-- unpaid. He must not be bussy in his paid job!

Aquarius Tuesday, 26 July 2016 02:32 AM

Please stop using Murali for your own greedy political gains. The whole world knows how corrupt you are and how you operate. Let Murali make clean money when he can and with people who appreciate his talent and professionalism. You do not have any character even for comparison - remember how the people voted you out but you managed to get back through the back door?

MEVAN Tuesday, 26 July 2016 04:09 AM

If Sumathipala's allegations about Murali bulling and having arguments about the Aussie using the ground is true, that is something that should not-have happened. Further what can be more damaging is that SL players might lose focus on the games to be played because of these allegations and counter allegations. Let both teams forget what has happened and get on with the games. After all cricket is only a game played between gentlemen and friends SL is not at war with anybody.

praba Tuesday, 26 July 2016 05:37 AM

Well said Sir. Compared to you what has Murali done to Sri Lankan Cricket?

Selvyn Tuesday, 26 July 2016 11:36 AM

Thilanga firstly you identify who you are before casting accusations against Murali. via DM Android App

ANTON Tuesday, 26 July 2016 12:01 PM

YOU ARE CREATING LONG TERM DAMAGE TO SRILANKA CRICKET.

M.M.M.Zarook Tuesday, 26 July 2016 12:19 PM

Mr.President SLC, before we go further,please explain as to why the SLC did not get Murali's services as a spin bowling coach.

SN Tuesday, 26 July 2016 12:35 PM

This is why businessman(Casino) and Politicians should not be elected to SLC..

anura Tuesday, 26 July 2016 12:39 PM

you cannot run cricket like a bookie Mr.

dcol Tuesday, 26 July 2016 12:49 PM

Thilanga talking about ethics ? When was the last time he or his family earn ethically and professionally?Murali is free to coach any country any time because he is a free person and as a professional.

ICC Wednesday, 27 July 2016 07:45 PM

Hall Of Fame Murali. God is Great . the Evil Cannot do anything.

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