Sir john Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Sri Lanka's sports authorities on Tuesday ordered its cricketers playing in the ongoing Indian Premier League to return home for training ahead of next month's tour of England. Sports Minister Mahinadananda Althugamage said he wanted team members to prioritise the national side over the IPL, which is financially lucrative for players. "In future, national cricket players can participate in foreign tournaments only in a manner that will not affect practices of the Sri Lankan national team," the ministry said in a statement. It said those who are selected for the three-Test series in England will have to return home for practices despite their commitments in the ongoing IPL Twenty20 tournament. Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara and his deputy Mahela Jayawardene are among 11 Sri Lankan national players in the IPL and at least five of them are tipped to be included in the squad for England. The statement did not say how the players will be penalised if they did not attend practices as required under a new sports ministry decree, but official sources said they were likely to be dropped if they did not comply. Sri Lanka cricket has seen a spate of resignations following the side's defeat in the World Cup final against India earlier this month. source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precambrian Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Not going to work.. Malinga will most probably retire from test cricket if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight.drive Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 If this happens, the biggest looser would be MI..cannot imagine mumbai with out slingaa malingaa... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelig Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 MI are doomed :giggle: CSK can manage without Randiv, Kula n Tharanga :wizard: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think some previously unsold players would have to be drafted if this happens. The first test in England only begins on May 28th. Wonder when the training session is starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 MI are doomed :giggle: CSK can manage without Randiv, Kula n Tharanga :wizard: As long as Raina, Ashwin, Dhoni, Vijay are there they can manage with anyone :cantstop: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Players have to return on May 5. That is a good 23 days left, so they will be available for half of the league stages, which isnt very bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir john Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 no loss to :rr: and :kxip: B-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight.drive Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 But the incident is worth epic LOL. What crime was done by SL cricketers of being denied IPL bucks?. Obviously SL govt seems to be pretty sore about the side loosing to us in WC finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 But the incident is worth epic LOL. What crime was done by SL cricketers of being denied IPL bucks?. Obviously SL govt seems to be pretty sore about the side loosing to us in WC finals. I think it will get sorted out. Maybe they will get to stay a week longer and return on May 12. The team leaves only on May 18th and first test is on 28th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabira Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 SL players lose nothing, as you need to be availalbe for some games to get your full match fees. Malinga anyways does not play much test cricket, so he will be there for entire IPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Oh noes, that is so terrible for MI..:(( P.S; Wohoooooooooo..! Go CSK...! :yay::yay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaku Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 MI will be pawwwwwwwwwwwwwned :omg: No SLans fr Dilli :yay: :(( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViruRulez Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Fair enough. But it is moronic to make such public statements. Instead they could have informed the players in private about the same. It is like a warning and a Paki style of cricket administration. This public warning kind of attitude in press conference to the media can only harm the SL cricket rather than doing them any good. Whoever is the sports minister is interested in going the Paki style of sports administration and I wont be surprised if SL soon start getting rebellious players with such an attitude. I dont like Whingakarra but to be fair they have reached two consecutive WC finals and that is not a mean feat. They are not performing that bad to be ridiculed in public. BTW there are two SL captains in IPL and I wonder who would replace them during the second stage of the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusarrived Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 SL players lose nothing' date= as you need to be availalbe for some games to get your full match fees. Malinga anyways does not play much test cricket, so he will be there for entire IPL. I doubt that . Payment is subject to availability for the whole season , think its done on Prorate basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSK Fan Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think BCCI will reach an agreement with the SL board. The series only start by 22 and the first practise match is on 14th so the players can remian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 ^ And one T20 final too. I agree. This matter should have been informed to the players in private and matter sorted out within the closed doors. The statement making is the hallmark of a politician and the reason why government officials shouldnt be involved in cricket administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Looks like SL govt are SLC are looking for some extra payments. Kabira, no they won't get paid full money for showing up for just a few matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asterix Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 What's wrong in asking them to join the team 4-5 days ahead before they leave for England? :dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Afridi Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Not going to work.. Malinga will most probably retire from test cricket if that's the case. Does IPL still requires NOC from respective boards?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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