This is my last attempt-Mahela

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Soon after accepting a request to join a Cricket Advisory Committee formed by the Minister of Sports, former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardena said this would be his last attempt to help transform the game. Jayawardena is part of the six-member committee headed by Hemaka Amarasuriya to make sweeping changes to the way Sri Lanka Cricket is administered and the game is managed.

This committee also comprises three former national captains--Anura Tennakoon, Aravinda de Silva and Kumar Sangakkara-- the Director General of the Sports Medicine Unit Dr. Lakshman Edirisinghe and Ruwan Keragala (Secretary). A few years back Mahela Jayawardena prepared a blueprint on lifting the standard of domestic cricket but this was left to collect dust.

“I wasted a good one year last time making recommendations. I sincerely hope whatever we proposed will be implemented for the good of the game,” Jayawardena said. “This is my last attempt and if I see things are not moving the way we expect, I will definitely quit.

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Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 04 October 2017 11:19 AM

Let the by-gone be by-gone. Now for god sake (or rather cricket fans sake) first comply and then only complain; if needed.

De Silva Wednesday, 04 October 2017 11:47 AM

It does not matter. Others are capable in the job

CITIZEN Wednesday, 04 October 2017 12:25 PM

As a Sri Lanka Cricket Fan, I am very pleased to see the three legends, what ever others say's ,you guys are very capable and talented cricketers, we required your support to re-build the team,Congratulations! Lets pray for good will happen!!

Ruvin Wednesday, 04 October 2017 12:34 PM

Mahela, Easy way to get your proposal approved. in the first page, specify Thilanga will be the President till 2035 uncontested. assure him of the seat.Even without turning the next page, proposal will be approved.

Jaya Wednesday, 04 October 2017 05:51 PM

Why bring in Anura Tennakoon? When he was captaining Sri Lankan cricket was a joke,players fight to get into the team just to enjoy free foreign travels.

ara Wednesday, 04 October 2017 07:22 PM

where is arjuna ranatunga, the man solely responsible SL winning the world cup

Mahela Wednesday, 04 October 2017 07:28 PM

Incorrigible Sri Lankan team! Must be put in front of firing squad.

Raz Wednesday, 04 October 2017 08:59 PM

Arujuna won the world cup solely because clever strategy byWatmore and experienced players.The credit cannot go only Arujuna. Let him do a good jubilation as a parliamentarian via DM Android App

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