The Sri Lanka National team, it’s High Performance & Specialist resource team, the National Selectors and Officials of SLC spent a productive afternoon in Colombo today (7) at a Strategic session aimed at recouping and regrouping ahead of the 3rd Test in Pallakelle on the 12th August.
Players, resource staff and officials alike shared in open discourse with respect to technical, strategic, medical, psychological and personal data and requirements of individual players, as well as the team.
Speaking during the ‘Brain Storming’ President of SLC Thilanga Sumathipala advised players to believe in themselves as a talented and capable team of players.
“We have some of the most talented players in the world, and you prove this in bursts. We also have some of the best cricket knowledge and intelligence available in your resource and support team, so I advise you to use the science and strategic resources to make these performances consistent” he said.
Former Sri Lanka captain and mentor Aravinda de Silva also addressed the team, encouraging them to have confidence in themselves and play to their strengths. He further advised the young players to focus on their talent and capabilities, giving their best for their country and to not be discouraged by extraneous elements that seek to demoralize them via Social media and gossip sites.
Chairman of National Selectors – Sanath Jayasuriya noted that with the correct roadmap and procedures in place, tangible, positive results were a matter of time and requested everyone to stay focused and remain positive with the 2019 World Cup as their singular goal.
Cricket Manager Asanka Gurusinha closed the session by reminding everyone that Sri Lankans are not only some of the most talented and intelligent cricketers in the world, but are one of the most resilient, strong and courageous people who have always strived for greatness, and invited every passionate cricket lover to stand behind our team with patience and belief as One Team One Nation.
