Debut challenge for new Cricket Selection Committee to select squad for Zimbabwe tour

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Colombo, Dec. 13 (Daily Mirror) - The newly appointed Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will commence its official duties by selecting the national squad for the 2024 Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, has appointed a 'Cricket Selection Committee' for a two-year term to oversee the selection of national teams.

The newly appointed committee, effective immediately, comprises Upul Tharanga as Chairman, Ajantha Mendis, Indika De Saram, Tharanga Paranavitana and Dilruwan Perera as members.

SLC said that the Sports Minister made these appointments based on the nominations received from Sri Lanka Cricket.

Comments - 11

Mk Wednesday, 13 December 2023 03:58 PM

Who nominated???

Greedy bunch Wednesday, 13 December 2023 05:06 PM

When the responsible officials are behaving like a bunch of monkeys in fruit farm, we really can't expect the players to perform at their best can we?

Dinruta Wednesday, 13 December 2023 05:39 PM

I bet 8 out of 11 will be the same

Sack Coach Wednesday, 13 December 2023 06:28 PM

Our U19 kicked out now from the Asia Cup! Need to remove the current coach immediately , to bring more matured head before the WC.

Janaka Wednesday, 13 December 2023 07:26 PM

The selection committee is puppet sagara and shammi will select and the minister cannot be anything name sake only. Even under 19 team lost there match to UAE Team disgrace and disappointment.

Sambo Wednesday, 13 December 2023 08:28 PM

This selection committee will be rebuked in a couple of weeks.

Rajsoma Wednesday, 13 December 2023 09:21 PM

This new Selection committee will make our cricket degrade

Cherath Thursday, 14 December 2023 10:39 AM

Sack Coach - The current under 19 team looked oh so at sea and immature, their exit in the first round comes as no big shock. SL school cricketers were always very strong. In the 1970s they formed a team and played against the top Sara teams and did very well. In 1972, Duleep Mendis captained the SL School boys team against a visiting Australia schools team and matched them in all games.

Jonklaas Thursday, 14 December 2023 01:00 PM

The first outing is with Zimbabwe ! The Minister and Selectors can be overjoyed and proud as it will be an easy win for Sri Lanka.

Francis Thursday, 14 December 2023 05:21 PM

Sack Mabel’s who is after Dollars only

Derna de Silva Sunday, 17 December 2023 12:38 PM

The new selection headed by Upul Tharanga, supported by Ajantha Mendis, Tharanga Paranawithana, Dilruwan Perera and Indika de Saram really seems a big joke. Being a very avid follower of SRL

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