In one of the most disgusting turn of events and in a shameful act, Hashan Tillakaratne, former Sri Lanka player who has been recently appointed as the U19 Coach, has went behind Former President Thilanga Sumathipala for the selection of the squad and getting approval funds for the Series, Cricket Age reliably learns.
After Sumathipala Led administration’s disgraceful departure on May 31st, Sport Minister appointee Competent Authority Kamal Padmasiri has been overseeing the SLC.
However, it seems Hashan Forgot all the scenario and went to Sumathipala residence on Thursday night with his wife Apsari Tillakaratne, who also works at SLC.
According to sources, he went behind Sumathipala to get the approval of the funds for the U19 Team upcoming home Series against India. During the meeting, Hashan also asked Sumathipala to look after the selection of the 25 Probable players for the Series.
Not only this, after that, Sri Lanka Chief selector Graeme Labrooy got a call regarding the selection, and only after that there was a selection meeting at SLC yesterday morning.
Hashan’s this particular act raises serious questions over the working of SLC. The particular incident proves that even though Sumathipala had to leave SLC, after he failed to hold election on time, People’s like Hashan are still going behind him for SLC decisions, as if he is still running the show at SLC from his Punchi Borella Residence.
Moreover, this particular act of Hashan is also a classical example of Contempt Of Court, as the Sports Minister has Appointed an independent Authority to run the SLC.
It is noteworthy, that Sumathipala Led administration mysteriously appointed Hashan as the U19 Coach during last few hours of their stay at SLC. His wife Apsari Tillakaratne also mysteriously got one year extension on the last day of Sumathipala administration at SLC.
