Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chief exposes conspiracies behind cricket

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COLOMBO (Daily Mirror) - Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Pramodya Wickramasinghe pointed fingers at certain individuals vying for power in the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, brokers involved in match-fixing and those attempting to secure spots in the national team as contributors to the challenges faced by Sri Lankan cricket.

In a letter, Wickramasinghe exposed various conspiracies behind the downfall of Sri Lanka Cricket over the past two and a half years.

"I believe that the current plight of Sri Lankan cricket is the result of a multifaceted conspiracy operating at various levels for a long time. The cricket ban imposed on Sri Lanka is a consequence of the same process. Behind these conspiracies, I observe the fulfillment of personal ambitions. However, these parties are skillfully misleading society by pretending to save the game and disseminating relevant facts," he said.

He highlighted social media platforms as the breeding ground for these exposed conspiracies, with the ultimate goal of dismantling the existing cricket administration.

Wickramasinghe noted that conspirators invested significant resources in publishing various analyses and opinions on social media to ensure the success of their schemes.

"The ultimate result of these efforts was to undermine public confidence in the professionalism of the cricket selection committee," Wickramasinghe said.

He accused the Sports Ministry of lacking a firm policy on cricket selections, citing the Minister's objections to including injured players Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chamira in the ICC World Cup 2023 squad, as an example.

He claimed that conspirators employed both official and unofficial measures to undermine the cricket selection committee.

"The Kusala Sarojini report related to the Australian tour, in particular, made the committee uncomfortable, forcing them to consider players' religious backgrounds alongside merit for the first time in the history of the selection committee," he said.

He expressed concern that the selection committee was compelled to divert attention from players' skills to matters beyond the game's vitality due to these external pressures.

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Comments - 27

Steve Tuesday, 14 November 2023 01:58 PM

The players selected are not performing. Period.

chux Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:03 PM

Absoulte rubbish it is him who sacked all our seniors and selected guys who are certainly averaege and he is certainly puppet behind this mafia

Dharma Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:35 PM

Mr.Pramodaya pl don’t try to bowl bouncers.As a chief selector you have miserably failed. What is the rational behind youth policy.Is this is to marginalize players like Angelo ,Chandimal and few others.Do you accept Captain Dasun was a liability? When Dasun is in the playing eleven the desired combination could not be made.For example our batters scored 345 runs against strong Pakistan bowling.345 was not defended. How can you defend with three and a half bowlers? South Africa scored us heavily because we played with three and a half bowlers.Sri Lanka’s poor performance reasons: poor selection, batters threw away wickets,poor catching.Don’t come with conspiracy stories.

Ganapathy Kandiah Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:40 PM

Gon Katha! Absolutely RUBBISH! Why did this man expose them before? Under what conditions? Absolutely funny as in the SL Government!!

Independent Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:41 PM

Absolute load of crap and scapegoat for non performance! You should select a team that can win or get to somewhere reasonable . You and your team should resign! You are part of the corrupt system,

Aney Apoy Tuesday, 14 November 2023 02:43 PM

You seems to be a proxy of the corrupt admin

Useless Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:01 PM

You have sat on that selection committee for 25 years plucking coconut dude!!!! Period !!! Such idiots they still believe they can fool the country. In the first place u have no any management skills or cricketing knowledge to sit in that position

Jayantha Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:28 PM

A guy who choose a certain bunch of jokers to a worldcup now comes and say about conspiracy. This guy was a politician once from matara from unp. Then jump to rajapaksas lap. Now in Shammis lap. Also was a failure as a player then. Had to play so many matches evem to get his 100th wicket. Please go and consult a doctor.

A sad cricket fan Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:36 PM

It is common that in any country persons with vested interests would try to influence Selection Committees. Members of a Selection Committee should not be influenced but must come up with the best possible team. When the team performs very badly, the Selection Committee must accept the blame.

TV umpire Tuesday, 14 November 2023 05:16 PM

Well Said. Even if Mr Promodya is saying the truth, the timing sucks. He should have exposed the matter and made a fuss before the CWC. Likewise if we are planning a long term journey, same should have been hinted and stakeholders (us cricket lovers) kept informed of the strategy.

Saranga wimalasooriya Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:54 PM

You and your so called selection committee distroyed several talented cricketers.Roshen silva .Thisara perera .sadakan are few of those.Did you check How India treated seniors.without Anjelo England Match could be a loss.Accept your selection blinders.why the hell you wanted select injured players in to the pool.You just wanted to give them a free tour.Go home selectipn committee along with board

Kithth Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:58 PM

Agreed. One guy's greed to be the "God Father/Sole owner" of SL cricket is ruining cricket. Social media is being manipulated hugely in achieving his, ambition. For the sake of cricket, hope he will not succeed. As selectors you stuck to your convictions and did what you thought was right for the country. No selecting panel can get everything right as our history shows. Like Mahela said, our team is a very young and talented team. They lacked experience and hopefully it will be a good, highly competitive team few years down the line.

Rondy Tuesday, 14 November 2023 04:05 PM

You have overstayed should have resigned years ago better resign immediately without rubbish excuses or face a sack

Nimal Tuesday, 14 November 2023 04:09 PM

Typical Sri Lankan mentality. When the s**t hits the fan, point the finger and blame everyone else but oneself. Retire and go home Pramodya.

Buddhist Tuesday, 14 November 2023 04:31 PM

The politicization of cricket from the Rajapaksa era is the cause of all these issues.

Mahila Tuesday, 14 November 2023 11:26 PM

Fully Concur with your sentiments as expressed! The only "Interim Administration", appointed and Successfully administered Cricket was that headed by Rienzi Wijetilleke - the renowned Banker, during CBK Presidency - and none after that, which then became full of Lackeys, hangers-on, Bookies, 'Mudalalis' and “Non- Cricket Players”!!!??? Serving unto "Power Brokers and Money Makers"!!!???

N V Jen Tuesday, 14 November 2023 05:01 PM

Mornie Morkel the fast bowling coach for Pakistan team has resigned accepting responsibility. Yet Pakistan fared much better compared to SL's debacle. None of you selectors and coaches have even a tinge of shame to accept responsibility and resign. Get lost.

Nihal S Tuesday, 14 November 2023 05:07 PM

Rubbish. Why didn't you bring all these issues before the World Cup? Pls resign.

Rohan Tuesday, 14 November 2023 07:08 PM

Chief Selector you are simply Spineless what a shame. Why were you silent all this time, this shows how you are trying to extend you term if a new committee is formed.

Reza Kamal Tuesday, 14 November 2023 07:46 PM

This stupid is cunning. He said on arrival at the airport that he will reveal all names in public. I think Shammi once again bribed this fellow to lie. He is another reason for the down fall of Sri Lankan Cricket. All these CROOKS should be sacked at once.

Anthony. R Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:03 PM

Promodaya stop your lame excuses, you have been a lap dog throughout your career, and now to the SLC board chairman. You in your position destroyed many talented cricketers. You did the damage,now get Lost. You have already overstayed.

Sambo Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:15 PM

Now they all passing the buck. Why weren't this information been given when these things were taking place and wait till things come to this situation. All are involved.

cineha Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:37 PM

Now this guy talks like politicians. 'Kumanthiranaya". What ever you say now you should have spoken out before the world cup started if you had a back bone. You would have a different story if they have won good number of matches.

Mohamed Tuesday, 14 November 2023 09:05 PM

Promoda when you played for sri Lanka you were not performing well and you were in and out of the team all the visiting batters scored heavily against your bowling. Can you tell me what record you have , don't talk too much you should be sacked immediately, better take our chamara attapattu as our opening batter she will perform much better than the boys.

A sad cricket fan Wednesday, 15 November 2023 04:18 AM

By issuing this communique, the Chairman of the Selection Committee has admitted that he did not select the best available team for the World Cup because he was influenced by various persons with vested interests. Legal action must be taken against this Selection Committee.

De Silva Wednesday, 15 November 2023 09:45 AM

This man is an imposter. He doesn’t have the personality or stature to be the Chairman of the Selection Committee. Now he is trying to save his job. Absolutely good for nothing man.

Mark Anandappa Wednesday, 15 November 2023 11:07 AM

Obviously the Minister was right in objecting injured players been included . Admit the fact your selections were a total failure where there was no plan or proper strategy for WC 23. Example you select a player like DHANANJAYA De Silva to bat no 6. You got 3 years a build a team which you failed , time to pack and go home

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