Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain, Arjuna Ranatunga, has expressed his concerns and opinions regarding the final match of the Asia Cup in which Sri Lanka suffered a humiliating defeat. 
 
Addressing a public event today, Ranatunga said thus; 

"The President of the Asian Cricket Council, who also serves as the Secretary of the BCCI, has generously contributed $50,000 to our ground staff. I genuinely hope this money serves the purpose of advancing cricket, rather than being misappropriated. Additionally, the player of the final match has decided to extend his gift to these hardworking employees."

"Up until now, these dedicated staff members have toiled tirelessly, often without receiving adequate compensation from our cricket board. Moreover, the tournament rules have been subject to changes even during the competition. It's noteworthy that no player from our former teams or from any corner of the world has raised their voice against these changes, which many perceive as unjust."

"Fortunately, we managed to reach the final of the tournament. However, upon closer examination, had the rain not disrupted the India-Pakistan match on the first day, we would have faced Pakistan in the final. Under those circumstances, winning that match might have been easier for us."

"These are critical issues that warrant investigation. I'm placing this question mark before the media, as failure to address these matters will result in continued blame on my part."

"Yesterday, I observed that the blame game persisted, targeting the players and the captain, often without acknowledging the role of those responsible for preparing the grass field or the issues arising within it. There's also silence regarding the frequent rule changes. However, individuals remain deeply engrossed in cricket. While I don't condone the players' shortcomings, we must recognize their flaws, discipline issues, and commitment concerns and work towards resolving them."

"Most importantly, we mustn't squander the potential of our talented young cricketers. Our duty is to nurture and guide these youngsters properly. As a parent, I understand that if our children make mistakes, we should correct them with care and guidance, not abandonment or harshness."