Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has cleared some uncertainty regarding the Sri Lanka Cricket team’s tour to the Caribbean.
Speaking to NewsWire, Mr. Silva told that the Sri Lanka tour of West Indies would go ahead and the number matches to be played in each format is currently under discussion with West Indies Cricket authorities.
“We can confirm all the details by Monday” he said.
Meanwhile CEO of SLC, Ashley De Silva had previously told the FT newspaper that the itinerary might remain the same without any reduction in the number of matches played.
“There will not be any changes to the number of matches but the only change will be in the order of matches. Earlier it was 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is and the 2 Tests but we have shown our preference to play the 3T20Is first and then the 3ODIs and the 2 Tests. We are waiting for a confirmation from Cricket West Indies,” said De Silva.
“We were supposed to go to the West Indies on 18 February, but we have requested Cricket West Indies to push the itinerary back by about 4-5 days so that there will be enough time and when the team goes there, they will have some time to carry out their training. We haven’t finalised the itinerary as yet,” he said.
According to De Silva, head coach Mickey Arthur will go with the team, but Thirimanne’s selection will be based on medical advice.
“Arthur is only a trainer so there is no issue with him, he would be released in another four days’ time. Thirimanne has to train and practice physically so we have to get the doctor’s advice on him whether he will be fit enough to undergo strenuous physical activity,” said De Silva. (NewsWire)