Sri Lanka Cricket Discussion Thread

[Regista]

So bottom line is that unless we get a revolutionary president of the country, who is willing to prioritise SLC constitutional changes and say no to corruption: Nothing will change?

[Regista]

(10-17-2023, 11:21 AM)Bada Wrote:  When Bada wasted time to write novels here
https://www.slcricketfans.com/showthread.php?tid=1762

Nice, I will read later..

Hopefully the Aragalya protests was the first step in the right direction

[JamisBanda]

(10-17-2023, 11:04 AM)Regista Wrote:  

(10-17-2023, 10:47 AM)rsk19 Wrote:  That needs to change. I don’t know how the law or politics works in SL, but could constitutional change be debated and passed in parliament? They need to enact a change to the constitution. And people need to be more visibly outraged and vocal about their frustrations with what is happening in SLC. Cricket is a source of national pride - it needs to be managed much much better. And the change needs to be enforced.

I would also argue that sports is a large contributing factor to the socio economic development of a country.

I would like to hear suggestions from PJ and Jamis on how to solve the current situation. Is it all doom and gloom?

No point, we've talked all the for years here.  Just wasting time.

[rsk19]

(10-17-2023, 11:21 AM)Regista Wrote:  So bottom line is that unless we get a revolutionary president of the country, who is willing to prioritise SLC constitutional changes and say no to corruption: Nothing will change?

I still think ordinary people can put pressure on higher powers to enact some of these changes that are sorely needed. Especially if these authorities are made to feel that their political careers might be affected if they do nothing.

[pj57]

(10-17-2023, 11:25 AM)Regista Wrote:  

(10-17-2023, 11:21 AM)Bada Wrote:  When Bada wasted time to write novels here
https://www.slcricketfans.com/showthread.php?tid=1762

Nice, I will read later..

Hopefully the Aragalya protests was the first step in the right direction

LOL, who remembers the Aragalaya now?? Has anything changed in our political culture?

[Regista]

(10-17-2023, 11:34 AM)pj57 Wrote:  LOL, who remembers the Aragalaya now?? Has anything changed in our political culture?

I don't think it has. But at least it was a start

[pj57]

SL Emerging Team beat BD Emerging Team by 99 runs (DLS method). Good batting from Wickramasighe, Paranavithana and Shamaaz. Daniel 4 wickets and Malinga 3 wickets in the bowling.

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/bangladesh-emerging-in-sri-lanka-2023-24-1403747/sri-lanka-emerging-team-vs-bangladesh-emerging-team-1st-match-1403750/live-cricket-score

[criccontent]

(10-17-2023, 11:01 AM)Bada Wrote:  I think there's a clause in the SLC constitution which dictates you need to consult the executive committee of SLC in order to make certain amendments. Parliament is an option, but the President has to influence and throw his support. The thing is SL has so many problems as a country that cricket takes a back seat. Sports minister is making an effort. Credit where it's due.

Does he has any idea what he is doing.? He is just a muffet of Arjuna. He thinks Arjuna knows everything. Both are not practical.

After the WC both Arjuna and Aravinda supported Upali Dhamadasa to become president beating Ana Punchihewa.
Then Arjuna's brother became CEO of BCCISL. Shady TV deals happened with Dhammika. All are not saints.

I am reading Nicolas Brooks book these days. Must read for every SL cricket fans.

[pj57]

(10-17-2023, 11:43 AM)Regista Wrote:  

(10-17-2023, 11:34 AM)pj57 Wrote:  LOL, who remembers the Aragalaya now?? Has anything changed in our political culture?

I don't think it has. But at least it was a start

Nah, just a futile exercise. Sri Lankans don't remember these things for too long. Give them fuel and electricity and everything else is forgotten.

[Bada]

(10-17-2023, 11:44 AM)criccontent Wrote:  

(10-17-2023, 11:01 AM)Bada Wrote:  I think there's a clause in the SLC constitution which dictates you need to consult the executive committee of SLC in order to make certain amendments. Parliament is an option, but the President has to influence and throw his support. The thing is SL has so many problems as a country that cricket takes a back seat. Sports minister is making an effort. Credit where it's due.

Does he has any idea what he is doing.? He is just a muffet of Arjuna. He thinks Arjuna knows everything. Both are not practical.

After the WC both Arjuna and Aravinda supported Upali Dhamadasa to become president beating Ana Punchihewa.
Then Arjuna's brother became CEO of BCCISL. Shady TV deals happened with Dhammika. All are not saints.

I am reading Nicolas Brooks book these days. Must read for every SL cricket fans.

I meant minister's support to change the constitution, not this other bullshit.

Arjuna hardly talks about changing the domestic structure. He's useless in that department.