SLC calls for explanation from coaching staff and selectors

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed deep concern and disappointment regarding the Sri Lanka National Team's performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023, especially their recent loss to India.

In response to these concerns, SLC has requested an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff and selectors.

The World Cup 2023 is a prestigious event, and the performance of the Sri Lanka National Team holds significant importance for the nation and cricket enthusiasts worldwide, the SLC said in a statement.

However, recent subpar performance and unexpected defeats have raised questions about the team's preparation, strategies, and overall performance.

While SLC typically does not interfere with the professional staff's responsibilities, they emphasize accountability, transparency, and addressing concerns promptly. Requesting an explanation from the coaching staff aims to understand the reasons behind the disappointing performance and identify areas for improvement.

The coaching staff and selectors have been asked to address critical aspects, including:

1. Strategy and Preparation: Providing insights into the team's strategy, preparation, and tactical decisions during matches.

2. Team Selection: Justifying player selections for each match and explaining changes in the playing XI.

3. Player Performance: Assessing individual and team performance, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and addressing injuries or fitness concerns.

4. Post-Match Analysis: Sharing post-match analyses and explaining key takeaways.

Sri Lanka Cricket understands that losses are a part of sports, but the recent defeats have been particularly disheartening. The organization aims to open a constructive dialogue to identify areas for improvement and ensure a more competitive showing in future matches.

SLC said they would expects a prompt and comprehensive response from the coaching staff demonstrating a strong commitment to enhance the team's performance in the remaining matches of the World Cup 2023 and in future competitions, the statement added.

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Comments - 23

upl Friday, 03 November 2023 02:02 PM

Who will call for an inquiry for SLC!!!! SACK THOSE DONKEYS AT SLC FIRST ....

BuffaloaCitizen Friday, 03 November 2023 02:07 PM

Why don't you appoint a committee for this? Maybe you can include a few Ministers or even Rajapakse himself for more monkey tricks.

Anthony Friday, 03 November 2023 02:11 PM

Hahahaha....Pot calling the kettle back. SLC....look at yourselves. It is not only the money you earn but the respect which is zero for you SLC guys. You investigate yourselves and if you know what shame is.....please resign Immediately

Dharma Friday, 03 November 2023 02:18 PM

Please call for explanation from consultant Mahela Jayawardens who called shots on all aspects of game , according to reliable sports editors.

A Silly Point Friday, 03 November 2023 02:22 PM

It is ridiculous for SLC to ask for explanations from the coaching staff and selectors for this debacle when SLC is responsible for total destruction of the Sri Lankan Cricket. SLC is trying to pass the blame to others for the ruination of Sri Lankan cricket when it is SLC that is responsible for the destruction of SL cricket.

Mike Tyson Friday, 03 November 2023 02:27 PM

two decades back Mr A Ranatunge took pride in his decision to undermine or cut off youngsters from well facilitated schools like Royal Trinity S Peters STC etal. Today we have an uphill task to uplift the standards of cricket! Time to take stock of where the root of this rot in both administration and playing is and start fixing from there onwards. Physical fitness, mind fitness, use of technology, going the extra mile.... so much to be on par with the rest of the real world.

Amaran Friday, 03 November 2023 02:27 PM

First SLC must suspend all those RASCALS immediately and freeze their FAT SALARIES who were responsible for yesterday's defeat.

Mk Friday, 03 November 2023 02:48 PM

WHAT EXPLANATION ? NOTHING REQUIRES. OUR MONEY. GIVE MORE TRAINING.

Bandu Friday, 03 November 2023 03:00 PM

Is this an April 1st joke. Look who is talking of accountability, transparency and due responsibility. Usually the top head or heads resign for a debacle. Do not pass the buck down. All these below are your selected persons and SLC should take the blame.

Jayantha Friday, 03 November 2023 03:03 PM

Lol.joke of the century. Sack this slc board as well. Trying to save themself by putting the blame of others. Slc injured the players with betting scammers league just few weeks prior to worldcup when priority should be given to the worldcup. Minister should intervane and ban t10 league that comes in few weeks. Another scam like thing by slc. RW should also look into this matter as president.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 03 November 2023 03:13 PM

Payment of $120 000 per month to coaching staff is an utter abuse of cricket funds, a probe on this is a priority, besides this, salaries of the cricket related staff, should be published in the newspapers for public knowledge, cricket coaches of nine provinces in leading schools, in the Island should be summoned for a conference, to air their views on the selection of the players to the national team.

Ruwan Friday, 03 November 2023 03:19 PM

Why isn't anybody calling for explanations from the players? After all, they were the ones who were actually "playing". Some couldn't even hold a straight bat!

Nimal Friday, 03 November 2023 03:51 PM

Call for explanations from the top-brass of Sri Lanka Cricket, or better still, chase them away for good.

Ram Friday, 03 November 2023 04:00 PM

SLC has come via a useless escape route only for the paper to show the cricket fans that they are taking action. This will end with non result

Rajiv De Silva Friday, 03 November 2023 04:19 PM

In simple english SLC has become the laughing stock among the cricket loving public. I reckon they should resign too.

Premalal Perera Friday, 03 November 2023 04:29 PM

It is a bit too late for that. You should have inquired about it before the tournament when we lost our pre preparation match to Afganistan.

Everything is topsy-turvy in Sri Lanka Friday, 03 November 2023 04:30 PM

The rogues are trying to show themselves as paragons of virtue ! When the SLC is being hounded from all sides for their crooked actions, they are trying to call for explanation over others' actions.

Lakmal Kahawela Friday, 03 November 2023 05:02 PM

Explanation should sought from Sri Lanka Cricket too as its the governing body of the sport

Inshi Friday, 03 November 2023 05:59 PM

Whoever is selected to play has to perform. The manner in which some of them played was simply shocking and they did not seem to care. Losing is one thing, but to be completely outplayed in every department calls for some explanation.

Navi Friday, 03 November 2023 07:11 PM

Minister of Sports need to call the explanation from the cricket board. No body should go scot free. A serious Audit of accounts needed immediately. Show all of them the door.

Karalasingam Sivalingam Friday, 03 November 2023 07:56 PM

Train the players to block the balls, spin balls difficult to score, observe the spin ballers' action in video, train them to block such balls, fours and sixes not required, one run per ball will accrue 300 runs for 300 balls permitted in 50 overs,if you miss a spin ball wicket is gone.

Donkey Friday, 03 November 2023 11:22 PM

Looks like something is wrong

Anthony. R Saturday, 04 November 2023 11:42 PM

Inland revenue over to you, before the crooks at SLC board scoot off from the backdoor. Nobody should leave and be scot-free. A thorough audit should be carried out. Shame.

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