Interference led Jayasuriya’s Resignation

 Tension  was building up  between National Cricket Selectors and the Cricket Board after Chairman of Selectors Sanath Jayasuriya tendered his resignation citing ‘interference’.

Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday intervened to defuse  the tension.  Jayasuriya who said to have  forwarded his resignation to the Minister of Sports on Wednesday (21) met the Minister of Sports last morning to air his grievances.

Minister Jayasekera when contacted confirmed the meeting with the legendary cricketer in his office last morning contrary to Sanath Jayasuriya who denied meeting the minister or sending his resignation in. “Yes I met him yesterday,” minister said.

 “He had few concerns which I will sort them out soon. Minister admitted that Jayasuriya’s main concern was the alleged interference on selection by some members of the cricket Executive Committee.

Another grievance is Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) decision not to send a selector on tour, a practice which Jayasuriya enjoyed during his previous term in office. “There had been some interference or attempts by various individuals in the Executive Committee to interfere in the selection process. I will discuss this with the President and sort this out,” he added. When  contacted Jayasuriya he bluntly denied the story. “No I did not give (resignation),” he said.

When asked whether he met the minister he said “No, but I am waiting to meet him.