ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka Cricket secretary resigns after criticism over team's dismal show
Sri Lanka cricket team
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) secretary Mohan de Silva has resigned amid the dismal campaign by Sri Lanka cricket team in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. The resignation comes after a strong criticism of the board members by Sri Lanka's sports minister. In Sri Lanka, the sports ministry oversees the SLC just like other sports bodies in the nation.
Sri Lanka are out of the race of semifinals in the ODI World Cup 2023 after their 302-run drubbing against India on November 2 in Mumbai. The Sports Minister had vowed to get answers from Sri Lanka Cricket after the dismal performance.
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The Island nation had done well coming into the tournament by reaching the final of Asia Cup 2023 after beating Pakistan. The regional tournament's final, however, was a nightmare for them as they got bowled out for a paltry 50 runs with India's Mohammed Siraj taking six wickets in the game.
In the ODI World Cup, they started horribly by losing to South Africa, Pakistan and Australia in their first three games. Their campaign saw some light in the next two games with wins over Netherlands and defending champions England, who itself are having a horrific tournament.
In the next match, Sri Lanka were beaten by Afghanistan and then they facedIndia who rekindled the forgetful memories of the Asia Cup 2023 final quite vividly in Mumbai.
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Chasing 358, Sri Lanka's chances were put to rest in the first two overs itself with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj taking three wickets. Mohammed Shami then took a five-for as Sri Lanka got all out for a mere 55.
The loss and subsequent exit from the World Cup prompted harsh comments from the sport ministry which usually is on good terms with the board. As per the ICC rules, the government can't have direct involvement in the matters of cricket board, which has been a bone of contention between the sports ministry and SLC for some time.
