Sri Lanka keen to host U-50 Cricket WC - Harin

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By: Susil Premalal

Colombo, Jan. 13 (Daily Mirror) - Sports Minister Harin Fernando is confident that Sri Lanka could host the 14-team Under-50 Cricket World Cup later this year following a successful discussion with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah.

Minister Fernando said that Sha had responded to his request positively and that hosting this tournament in Colombo would be a huge boost for the tourism industry in the country.

The Sports Minister made these observations during a media briefing held at the Tourism Ministry in Colombo.

Meanwhile, several amendments are to be submitted by the Sports Act to protect the independence of the National Sports Associations by removing them from the powers of the Sports Minister to appoint interim committees.

Minister Fernando said that he also admitted that there may be some effects due to the intervention of the sports minister in the appointment of interim committees.

He said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has strongly objected to the establishment of an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket.

Meanwhile, the ICC delegation did not approve the attempt of the former sports minister to obtain 20 percent of funds for the sports ministry under the financial assistance provided by the ICC to its member countries.

In addition to this, he pointed out that there may be some effects due to the sports minister's involvement in the participation of a national team in a foreign tournament and the sports minister's intervention in appointing members to the selection committees

“Sri Lanka cricket structure should change immediately. There is no one to take any responsibility during victory or defeat. There is no one to make decisions. There must be a party to take every responsibility,” the Sports Minister added.

The Sports Minister also intends to take steps in the future to give priority to the construction and improvement of school cricket stadiums in the country.

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Sleazy harin Saturday, 13 January 2024 09:04 AM

Why not under 70 year olds? Larger pool with richer players.

Nilmini Welivita Saturday, 13 January 2024 09:06 AM

Another Einstein moment for Mr. Sleazy.

Sambo Saturday, 13 January 2024 09:07 AM

90% of our parliamentarians will be eligible to play for this tournament. BCCI and this guy Sha is ruining world cricket.

Ram Saturday, 13 January 2024 10:22 AM

Oh Good suggestion. The SLC Board can be richer if U-50 world cup is held here

Jude Saturday, 13 January 2024 10:46 AM

THIS guy obsessed with hosting unwanted Cricket games in SL. These games not going to get enough profits to SLC. Infact hosting theses games gonna be a massive loss to SLC. It's a waste of time and money!!

Jude Saturday, 13 January 2024 10:57 AM

Harin the scumbag happens to be the number one corrupted POLITICIAN in SL att the moment!! Harin Left UNP and thereafter condemned Ranil and his leadership and then said so much bad stuff about Ranil in Parliament yeah hiding behind Parliament privileges!! Now after backstabbing Ranil and most recently Sajith Premadasa now he's cosying up to Ranil once again!! How can you stoop to such a low level!?? Of course when you got no policies and principles you do anything stay in power yeah the lowlife low-class SOB!!

Crt Saturday, 13 January 2024 10:58 AM

He want make more money. For his send off party.

Shammi, the King Saturday, 13 January 2024 03:39 PM

Shah will give definitely to stage this world cup in our country as 'santhosam' because Ranil chased Roshan

John Kndupalan Sunday, 14 January 2024 06:30 AM

....But the People are keen to kick you and all Pin Gonas out very soon! Not only out but also in Jail with Heavy work to all!

Cherath Sunday, 14 January 2024 06:56 PM

I wonder what Harin puts forward as a claim to hold any international tournament - Sri Lanka deserves more as it needs all the money it can get as it's so poor. We can organise better as we have the best facilities (electricity, transport free of jams, unending supply of food, drinks, milk, corruption free administrators)

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