Chennaites are welcome in SL-Jayasuriya

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While Tamil Nadu has barred his countrymen from playing in Chennai, former star cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya says Sri Lanka believe in equality.

“It is disappointing that sports comes into such situations. We, as Sri Lankans, treat everyone the same. We never had any issues with people from Chennai coming to Sri Lanka. We’ve always treated them like our brothers and sisters,” he said.

As selector, the former Lankan captain has reasons to be disappointed. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had requested the BCCI a few days ago to allow some of their players — the ones benched by the IPL franchises — to fly back home for a domestic tri-series ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

However, it was turned down. “But we can only request and not force them as the players are contracted with the franchises,” he said.

We remember Jayasuriya the swashbuckling opener but, make no mistake, he also picked up 323 wickets in ODIs. The ‘Matara Mauler’ agrees that these days spin bowling is all about restricting the flow of runs. Spinners are bowling with a flatter trajectory to block runs. Imparting flight is passe. “It is more about containing the batsmen now. We can’t take wickets, we need to bowl in good areas or we’ll just be hit for boundaries,” he added.
So who’s the most destructive batter in world cricket now? “Nowadays, cricketers are just coming in and hitting sixes and 30-ball hundreds! You never know who will come next and hit a hundred.

But if I have to pick one, it has to be Chris Gayle. He is on a different level now,” Jayasuriya said.
And Sehwag? “He will be back at his best but it will take time.”(dnaindia)

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Comments - 17

Infaz Sunday, 12 May 2013 12:00 AM

On your face Indians. . . via DM Android App

Upali Mapatuna Tuesday, 14 May 2013 12:06 PM

I am still waitiing for my comments posted on Sanath Yesterday.?
May be too slow Internet ?????

Danny Tuesday, 14 May 2013 09:36 AM

Lets ask Indian "fishermen" to stay in India

AIA Monday, 13 May 2013 05:04 AM

Are you in the policy making authority of SL also now ??.

Buffaloa Citizen Monday, 13 May 2013 04:41 AM

True True, their is nothing more lower than the 1983 riots and the recent C4 disclosure.

raviraj Sunday, 12 May 2013 03:21 PM

from when did this two cents politico become the Foreign Minister of SL

Saskia Sunday, 12 May 2013 10:26 AM

You should first understand why TN is against SL. SL should first stop attacking Indian fishermen. So, add this to your comments.

Truth Sunday, 12 May 2013 08:09 AM

whats wrong with the photo?? he looks like a typical Sri Lankan...

firefox Sunday, 12 May 2013 07:15 AM

If you can slog the ball over the rope you can become a politician and even administrator! Education is not needed!

Sandun Saturday, 11 May 2013 12:00 AM

Sir Sanath,You have responsibility to stop our players from IPL Please stop them.(look at the IPL they not maximized Our players,Ex:When perera hit a six they never watch the distance they only maximized Indians & WI. IPL getting worst & worst!!!) bring another briliant Coach of all time Dav Whatmore or Gary Kirsten who helped to lift World cup for Sri Lanka & India they work well with the youngsters & find new talents as well...!!!! Gary Kisten might be a good choise for us because still Dav work with Pakistanies via DM Android App

MayIwin Silva Sunday, 12 May 2013 04:25 AM

Very diplomatic, shows he is in the right track to be a future politician, Keep it up Boi!

ANTON Sunday, 12 May 2013 04:16 AM

BRILLIANT POLITICAL SQUARE CUT.

Karu Sunday, 12 May 2013 02:48 AM

Funny to read and see your photo after I saw MR in Uganda

Uncle Sam Sunday, 12 May 2013 02:17 AM

"We, as Sri Lankans, treat everyone the same" ha ha ha !

rahul Sunday, 12 May 2013 02:08 AM

You mean equality only in cricket?

mnsmart Sunday, 12 May 2013 01:05 AM

that's a very good decision, we should not fall in to low level like them.

Truth Hurts Sunday, 12 May 2013 12:07 AM

We cannot forget India and Pakistan who stood by us during the 1996 World Cup when countries like Australia did not want to come here due to LTTE attacks all over the country. We hope Chennaites will be more sporty without mixing up politics with sports.

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