Selection committee resigns

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The Selection Committee of the Sri Lanka cricket has handed in their letters of resignation to the Sports Minister, Chairman of Selection Committee Aravinda de Silva said today.

De Silva said they would make an official statement to the media on this decision tomorrow.

The resignation of the committee follows the resignations of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena from their positions of captain and vice captain respectively

Related links;

Sanga to resign from Captaincy
Mahela steps down as VC

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Comments - 32

Darmaratne Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:27 AM

why are they resigning? Is there political pressure?

kassa Thursday, 07 April 2011 10:57 AM

Oh my GOD. Really disaster Began in Sri Lankan Cricket.

Gamaya Thursday, 07 April 2011 05:15 AM

it's always good to see new faces in cricket.

Athula Thursday, 07 April 2011 05:09 AM

All Bags are Packed for a Packer seiries !

Athula Thursday, 07 April 2011 05:05 AM

I SEE SEE now We SEE SEE ..!

TAKA Wednesday, 06 April 2011 01:14 PM

Don't worry. He will never resign

Frank Nanhimi Wednesday, 06 April 2011 12:11 PM

You are man!

UNESH Wednesday, 06 April 2011 11:35 AM

Kumar gave a clear reason to why he is resigning. but with selectors resignation with out any reason, it is clear that there had been some political influence.

Mylanka Wednesday, 06 April 2011 11:25 AM

Totally Agree,,,,,!!!
We could not see the usual Sanga on the finals......

A.J Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:34 AM

there is something wrong somwhere , issue is, WHAT ?

Kamal Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:33 AM

Not wikileaks, bookileaks!

ali Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:31 AM

lanka cricket ekata deviyangamai pihitai

Sri Lankan Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:32 AM

This is becoming a big JOKE !!!!

Pan Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:29 AM

It seems everybody is resigning. So, I've decided to resign from being a Sri Lankan cricket supporter! Anyway, I feel that a little more self-belief could've won us the World cup.

Guru Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:27 AM

Yes, you guys have made enough, and now it's time to resign and relax.

Samantha Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:16 AM

More More Doubts Why more resignations ....................?

Hunter Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:02 AM

Whats happening to Sri Lanka Cricket? No more a gentleman's game.. I guess!

Mawbima Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:14 AM

My God.. What's this... Who else to resign. There is something fishy going around and it was clearly shown on Sanga's facial expressions in the final.

shiromi Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:10 AM

What is happening there? are all these decesions are independent or else....?

Sampath Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:20 AM

The way of expressing something which they cant say openly.. Wickileaks, your turn..

Harini Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:18 AM

Miracle of Asia!

shyamali Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:06 AM

This is very Fishy!

Nihal Fernando Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:18 AM

The captain, VC, SC, and who is going be the next to hand over the letter of resignation, the Sports Minister???

#amiladayarathna Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:18 AM

Now, everything's gonna come out one by one.... Why we gave the cup to Indians.....

Capt.Cool Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:02 AM

This is better than the 2011 world cup, it's more spicy!

M-JAYA Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:15 AM

well done guys....real people with strong backbone...but we like to know the truth behind these resignations of all people...

Sharon Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:12 AM

Is this the end of Sri Lankan cricket??

Dinithi Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:09 AM

It's official!! They have not been allowed to do their job independently!! There is no other explanation!!

Geriatrix Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:10 AM

Goodbye SL Cricket.....

DEEN Wednesday, 06 April 2011 09:54 AM

WHO IS NEXT?

Labby Wednesday, 06 April 2011 10:04 AM

Here we go ..

bale Wednesday, 06 April 2011 09:51 AM

Wonder of asia and suba anagathayak

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