In a display of dissent, two individuals, Dr. Ajantha Perera and Kamantha Thushara, have initiated a sathyagraha protest opposite the Sri Lanka Cricket Headquarters in Colombo 07. Their demonstration calls for the resignation of top cricket authorities, alleging corruption and mismanagement as the primary reasons behind Sri Lanka's disappointing performance at the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup in India.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) administration has faced mounting public criticism in the wake of the national team's underwhelming World Cup campaign. The Sri Lankan cricket team's performance has been a matter of national pride, and their current struggles have triggered concerns and debates about the state of cricket in the country.
Dr. Ajantha Perera and Kamantha Thushara, who have launched the sathyagraha, emphasize that the issue of corruption within SLC remains unaddressed and is a central cause for the Sri Lankan team's lackluster performance on the world stage.
The protestors' demand for resignations from top cricket authorities reflects a growing sentiment among cricket enthusiasts and the public, who believe that a significant transformation is required within SLC to restore the national team's competitive edge and uphold the integrity of the sport.