“Even we were surprised with some decisions” SLC President speaks about SL T20 WC
Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva has expressed surprise over some decisions made by the Sri Lanka team during the T20 World Cup.
Speaking at an event in Colombo, Silva addressed severe criticisms following the team’s early exit from the ongoing tournament in the United States.
“Our team didn’t qualify for the Super Eight, but we have provided them with facilities comparable to the best teams in the world,” Silva said.
Silva noted that he has faced intense criticism, almost as if he had participated in the tournament himself.
“If it were me playing, I wouldn’t have made certain decisions. Even we were surprised by some of those choices. However, those decisions were made by our cricketers and their management there,” he explained.
Silva also mentioned that despite the team’s defeat, some concerns about the tournament went unaddressed.
“Nobody understands the conditions of the pitches or the fact that some of the best teams were out of competition,” he remarked.
Highlighting the progress of SLC over the years, Silva said that the management is constantly looking at developing the sport.
“SLC was not financially strong in the past, but now, thanks to a proper committee and management, we are among the fourth or fifth highest-earning cricketing bodies. The committee always discusses using these earnings to develop cricket,” he said.
Despite the recent setbacks, Silva said he is hopeful about the team’s future performance, especially during the upcoming India, New Zealand, and the West Indies tours of Sri Lanka.
2024-06-22