Sri Lanka Cricket Discussion Thread

[Bada]

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.

[Regista]

(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?

[Bada]

We have been posting suggestions here for a decade. The system just doesn't work without constitutional changes.

[pj57]

Nothing short of change in sports law and SLC constitution will be a long lasting solution.

[Bada]

From 7 years ago

(06-03-2016, 12:18 PM)Bada Wrote:  Can SL get back to the top 4-5 teams in at least ODI cricket within the next 5-10 years?

Do you see them fixing the system (SLC constitution, voting) and domestic structure?

Post honest answers instead of what you hope for and a lot of ifs

[Bada]

When Bada wasted time to write novels here
https://www.slcricketfans.com/showthread.php?tid=1762

[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.