Roshan says no to politics

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*Cricketer committed to help the country

*Launches charity to help underprivileged

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama says he has no plans to enter politics.

Responding to a question raised by Daily Mirror, Mahanama said that if he wanted to enter politics he would have done so when he retired from the game.

Speculation arose that Mahanama was to enter politics after he was seen at the Aragalaya protests and also launched a programme to offer meals to the needy.

Mahanama said that he had been invited to join politics after he retired from cricket, but he turned down the offers.

The former cricketer said that his focus now is to give back to the country through his charity.

Roshan Mahanama yesterday launched the Roshan Mahanama Trust to provide a platform for all stakeholders to join in unison in order to enrich the lives of underprivileged children in Sri Lanka.

The charity, which had been registered in Sri Lanka, will initially focus on education and growth, health and wellbeing, a safe environment and sustainable change.

The Trust will collaborate with like-minded organisations such as the Indira Cancer Trust, and SOS Children’s Village.

Cricketing greats like Brian Lara, Wasim Akram, Sunil Gavaskar and Chaminda Vaas also issued video messages extending support to Mahanama’s charity. (Easwaran Rutnam)

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Mizaru Wednesday, 05 October 2022 06:48 AM

We have had enough carp will grade 8 and 10 qualifications. Enough is enough and do what you can and take up marbles.

Russel Harmmer Wednesday, 05 October 2022 08:11 AM

We salute you Legend .... hats off.

Garry Melder Wednesday, 05 October 2022 08:13 AM

You have set an example for sportsman who joins dirty politics for the sake of earning illegal money like Jayasuriya and Arujuna.

Patriot Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:01 AM

Great. Roshan is a true patriot, unlike Damitha, who couped her journey from day one. Aragalaya dudes fell for it. Damitha was happy to be arrested and be in the proson, as she knew that the day would come for her to put the final act when released, as majority of our public would be gullible, especially the ones in Gampaha.They fall for actors.

Foreigner Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:04 AM

He's a cricketer. Is that the qualification required to enter politics? Sri Lankans will never learn.

Romesh Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:22 AM

Why not? All we have are thugs and thieves in politics..to chase them away we need people like you contesting to vote..otherwise the masses will by default vote for these thugs and thieves.

Jef Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:25 AM

Roshan is a class act politics will ruined him and his future sri lanka no longer required gentlemen's in politics cricket played with 11 players you probably can turn things around and contribute the fighting sprite with politics 225 majority not suitable crooks wheelers dealer's roughies you will destroy all the good you have archived with dignity in no time don't play dirty politics your a true Gentalman

TONI Wednesday, 05 October 2022 09:28 AM

POLITICIANS DO CHARITY OUT OF GOVT MONEY, WHERE AS THIS TRUST IS OUT OF PERSONAL FUNDS. GREAT WORK ROSHAN. WISH YOU UNLIMITED SUPPORT AND EVERY SUCCESS

Be a gentleman Wednesday, 05 October 2022 11:21 AM

Good decision. For God sake don't think of politics in srilanka as this parliament is the Most corrupted place comprising thugs and HORA THAKKADIO. This the the Hell.

Sarath Wednesday, 05 October 2022 04:13 PM

Well said. Dont waste time following these corrupt crooks, swindlers, high jumpers, liers, and tarts. Play your stance and thrash out these acting low grade bowlers.

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