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By: Bipin Dani
Colombo, Dec. 13 (Daily Mirror) Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene, who has been working as a consultant for the teams, met Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board officials on Tuesday, it is learnt.
According to highly placed sources, the 47-year-old Mahela discussed the reasons for the team's debacle in the recent World Cup, where he travelled with the national team to India and he also had disclosed future plans for the betterment of cricket in the country.
"His contract runs for another three months and he didn't indicate resigning from the post", one of the sources who attended the meeting said.
"We are considering hiring the services of another former captain and all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya for the similar post. If all goes well and Sanath accepts the responsibilities, he will be the full-time consultant unlike Mahela, who has been appearing and disappearing. Sanath will also monitor the performance of the coaching staff", the source further added.
The Sports Minister who had handled the portfolio in the past also has appointed a five-member national selection panel headed by Upul Tharanga. The charge for the new selection panel has come into effect from Tuesday (December 12) itself.
The SLC management had sent a list of 11 candidates for the post and it also included a few members, including chairman of the selection committee Pramodya Wickramsinghe from the previous selection committee, it is understood.
"The Minister wanted the new faces particularly after the debacle in the World Cup. According to the Minister, the former panel was experimenting with the composition of the team and there was no accountability," the source further added.
ANTON Wednesday, 13 December 2023 10:52 AM
SANATH JAYASURIYA HAS NOTHING TO CONTRIBUTE TO SLC. JUST WASTING MONEY!
Minton Wednesday, 13 December 2023 11:08 AM
ANYONE EXPLAIN: WHAT IS THE ROLE AND MEANING OF CONSULTANT???? WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS?? ALSO EXPERIENCE???
There should be meaningful KPIs Wednesday, 13 December 2023 12:01 PM
The ultimate aim of hiring coaches/consultants is to help the TEAM deliver on a consistently higher
Hard truth Wednesday, 13 December 2023 12:05 PM
Too many cook spoil the food
Nihal S Wednesday, 13 December 2023 12:06 PM
No results and we can not justify paying him excessive consultancy fees. He has been attending to private business matters during last Aust visit - very unprofessional. Get rid of him at the end of the Contract.
What's new to impart Wednesday, 13 December 2023 12:12 PM
Almost all national players have come through the grades starting from schools, clubs, U19, SL-A etc. I presume certainly they would have received coaching throughout. Then at national level for many years senior players like Angelo would have received coaching from different coaches. In fact at some point they themselves are ready to coach. Therfore, can someone explain what a new national coach will have anything new to impart to players
Jan Wednesday, 13 December 2023 12:39 PM
Give him time till T20 world cup. We faired poorly in CWC due to bad selection, especially selecting fast bowlers who were not ready for 50 over cricket and conceding 90 plus in 10.
jonson Wednesday, 13 December 2023 01:09 PM
We are two consultants, 5 coaches, 10 admin staff, loads of side kicks, and cricket board, a cricket committee, omg I can't breath still putha fail!!!!!
Inshi Wednesday, 13 December 2023 01:18 PM
Sad to say but the result was a disaster. Appoint someone capable of delivering without wasting time. They are professionals and must play like professionals.
Cricket Fan Wednesday, 13 December 2023 01:19 PM
Mahela has been a total failure judging by the performance of our Team under his Stewardship. Why continue paying him USD 20,000 per month instead of cancelling the Contract. Even Sanath should be engaged on strict terms of Results oriented for temporary periods.
Harsha disanayaka Wednesday, 13 December 2023 01:55 PM
Mahela, Sanga and Murali shouldn’t be taking any responsibilities in SLC, they got popular because of SLC but, they never gave anything positive bake to SLC. They still want their own stability and after their economy. Why Mahela still waiting instead of resigning?
Mark Wednesday, 13 December 2023 01:57 PM
Paying for a consultant such an enormous fee is absolutely ridiculous. There are other lower down who can contribute and uplift the team
Roger Halliday Wednesday, 13 December 2023 02:03 PM
He got a big packet what has done for sl cricket. Dummala gahalath munwa elawanna behe.He should resign cos his sti t at slc has not done anything for cricket
Offer as Emeritus Prof Wednesday, 13 December 2023 02:44 PM
Mahela should offer free part time service really,he got so much through our school cricket system.Come as beggars
Shantha Gunasekera Wednesday, 13 December 2023 03:43 PM
Sanath Jayasuriya ? As consultant ? What is his specialty ? Playing until he became a laughing stock to the spectators ? Anyway, if the money is good, he will grab the job.
Sambo Wednesday, 13 December 2023 08:36 PM
Paying him 20,000 dollars a month is utter waste of money. Donate this for the poor who are starving and something good to the team will take place.
Rajsoma Wednesday, 13 December 2023 09:33 PM
Mahela, Sanga and Murali should be taking responsibilities in SLC for the benefit of the Nation., Not Mr.Sanath who during his Manager as SL team did Match fixing and was banned by ICC for 2 yrs.. Now you bring him to the selection committee? I think the entire board should be taken out!!
S B Lokuge Thursday, 14 December 2023 04:11 AM
Mahela has to decide he is with SLC or IPL. He cannot have his fingers in two pies at the same time. Playing for Sri Lanka made him a legend. a rich one too. If money is his only concern, better stick with the IPL.
DJ Thursday, 14 December 2023 08:44 AM
Sack him, consult for what.
Roy Thursday, 14 December 2023 11:43 AM
In vein dollars 20,000.00 paid monthly for this guy a naatami in Pettah would have done his job better
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