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Roshan Ranasinghe to resign this week?
COLOMBO (Daily Mirror) - Speculation is rife that Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe may not continue with the portfolio which he is currently holding and would resign or be removed.
Minister Ranasinghe earlier said he offered to resign from the post when he met President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
It was also reported that the Minister has already had a discussion with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office in Parliament.
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Man Monday, 13 November 2023 09:58 AM
He shall not resign.
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Mawella K pre Monday, 13 November 2023 10:42 AM
Resigning? All all planted stories, no big deal
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Bandu Monday, 13 November 2023 09:59 AM
If the ICC is not partisan and obdurate, surely an agreement like with World Rugby can be achieved where there are stakeholders adequately represented. " a Constitutional Review Group is to be established, chaired by World Rugby Executive Board member and Asia representative on the Council, Ada Milby. The group will be comprised of representatives from the Sri Lanka Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, the National Olympic Committee Sri Lanka (NOCSL), Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR), clubs, referees, and schools, with a remit for electing a new board in line with World Rugby Bye-Laws.
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Punchi Monday, 13 November 2023 09:59 AM
Our Cricket would be splendid if we had our Sanga managing it. They are experts from a very early age with playing with balls and er bats and can transfer this skills to our players
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Ajith Fernando Monday, 13 November 2023 10:14 AM
Sangakkara still have to answer his role in the defeat to India in worldcup final in Mumbai in 2011. He and Mahela sold us.
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Divine intervention Monday, 13 November 2023 02:57 PM
@Punchi, Sure, Sangha will have Yeheli's divine intervention at his finger tips to do whatever she wants.
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Dhunnama Kannam Monday, 13 November 2023 10:56 PM
Judging by the two comments here, no sane person will get involved in managing cricket in SL. It's just a game. No team can win all the games it plays. About 40 years ago, cricket fans in India had this same attitude towards cricket in India. Every time India lost a match, they would blame individual cricketers. In fact, they would go even further and cause riots and burn effigies of cricketers. It's about time SL crickets fans grow up and realise that no team always wins in any sport. Just let it go.
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Roshanaly Monday, 13 November 2023 10:06 AM
You will be either removed or ask to resign by the President, because they don't want Arjuna to takeover.
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Kiri Kos Banda Monday, 13 November 2023 10:50 AM
There are many cricket playing countries whose constitutions we could use amending them to suit our needs. Why do we need committees to start from scratch.
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Gert Jan, the Netherlands Monday, 13 November 2023 10:53 AM
I fear for the Dutch Sports Minister. And maybe security for the Dutch team when they arrive here at Schiphol Airport is a good idea, haha ;-)
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Roisin Monday, 13 November 2023 11:44 AM
Relativation and get priorities right is not our best talent. While so many very big problems have to be solved. I bet not one of the commenters has read the UNICEF rapport on Sri Lanka.
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Lalithanat Monday, 13 November 2023 10:56 AM
Resigning don't solve the problem... Set slc right
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Nilanth madagedara Monday, 13 November 2023 12:27 PM
Any how Prisdent will not allowed to bear the post sure he will ask him to resign. He doesn't like to people who is try to take the decisions without kneeling before him.
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Ahmed Monday, 13 November 2023 10:56 AM
Great idea, all world looking him but we fail use his talent
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Cobbler Monday, 13 November 2023 10:57 AM
Resigning - Good for Cricket. We need sports under a matured minister and without a separate portfolio. Also the interim committees should not be appointed with people who failed to get votes previously. Arjuna is a good batsman and a captain, but not a proven manager. One does not need to play cricket to become a good manager.
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Harshana Monday, 13 November 2023 05:33 PM
Totally agree with this comment. This minister must go. He has screwed up and messed up the whole situation. Shows his immaturity. Trying to use the situation to bloster his political appeal, even at the expense of the game. Someone is said to have told him that with his horoscope he could hold high office ... possibly another dead rope like that given by he famous Gnanakka!
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Nimal Nanayakkara Monday, 13 November 2023 10:58 AM
This minister destroyed Srilanka football, and And Srilanka Rugby. Now he is trying to destroy Srilanka cricket.
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Be Patriotic Monday, 13 November 2023 03:02 PM
All three clubs are full of corruption, are you blind?A great minister fighting with massive fraudsters, praise him,mate if you are truly patriotic
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A Brave Fan Monday, 13 November 2023 11:02 AM
Dear Minister of Sports; You had the courage to stand up to the corrupt Executives of SLC and unelected the President. That is why people overwhelmingly supported you. If you leave now because of pressure from corrupt gangsters, you will be betraying the majority of Sri Lankans and also will allow corrupt Executives to continue the destruction of Sri Lankan cricket. Be brave man.
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Real cricket fans Monday, 13 November 2023 11:06 AM
Sujith’ Sparta is the ideal destination for people like him.
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Gayan Monday, 13 November 2023 11:23 AM
The minister made a heap of mistakes. It is very important to not make one more. Please, do NOT resign at this point. If you resign, it will be a victory to SLC crooks, and we do not want that to be seen. RW will accommodate it given the developing situations, RW has neither friends nor enemies.
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Sambo Monday, 13 November 2023 11:29 AM
By resigning you hand over victory to the corrupted ones. Fight for the right reason and corruption.
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krishna Monday, 13 November 2023 11:37 AM
who cares
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Kanapalage Sirinaga Monday, 13 November 2023 11:43 AM
A nice boy is waiting to be appointed by RW. Then all can be discussed at night!
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Wiraj Monday, 13 November 2023 12:15 PM
@ Ajith Fernando, FYI, it was not Sanga and Mahela who sold the 2011 WC to India. BCCI wanted to win that cup for Sachin to make him retire thereafter. The fugitive Vijay Mallaya came to Colombo, met Mahinda Rajapakse and the deal was agreed obviously in exchange of monetary rewards. Orders to the cricket board were given by MR accordingly, who later went to Thirupathy to pretend that he was praying for SL team's victory, to deceive the people. Those who were in Dubai even knew what the scores are going to be, well ahead of the match.
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Priyantha Monday, 13 November 2023 12:42 PM
This guy is more in talk with Sajith than the president. So is can be assumed that his agenda is to bring disrepute to the government. A wolf on sheep clothing? Was he working to the script of Sajith to cause this chaos rather than follow the script recommended by the president to fundamentally overhaul the board?
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madawa subasinhe Monday, 13 November 2023 12:51 PM
do not ever mess with mighty power Sagala, what he like will be the the choice of all the others in the country, don't know what is the reason that all time blame master AKD keeping salient when it come to Sagala
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De Silva A G Monday, 13 November 2023 01:45 PM
I feel Roshan did this to make a name for himself. He is investing in his next term. Technically, (hopefully, elections will be held in a few months). He is better off resigning from his post as a hero and gaining a few votes for his next term. nothing for the love of sports. We should not get caught to this nonsense. All drama for personal gains.
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Sack Monday, 13 November 2023 04:14 PM
Roshan is already a minister, can live happily ever with cricket board loot. But he stood tall, appreciate it man. If Ranil sacks him Roshan will be hot property to any party he joins at the election.
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kumar Monday, 13 November 2023 02:32 PM
The ICC rule is simple, no political interference. Despite being warned he wanted to be a hero challenging the rule of law, probably to show him off as an honest person for political gain. The only defence to regain ICC status is the virus has been removed. There were many ways to challenge corruption without flexing political muscle,
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Real cricket fans Monday, 13 November 2023 02:35 PM
Sajith’s party is the ideal destination for people like him.
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Truth will win. Monday, 13 November 2023 02:39 PM
ROSHAN, SINCE YOU ARE DOING THE RIGHT THING, STAY FIRM AND FIGHT TO THE LAST. DONT THINK OF RESIGNING BUT LET THE PRESIDENT REMOVE YOU FROM THE MINISTRY IF HE WANTS TO SUPPORT THE CROOKS IN THE SLC.
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Nimal Monday, 13 November 2023 03:10 PM
We appreciate the great courage displayed by the Minister. Sri Lanka is a land of rogues.
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kithth Monday, 13 November 2023 03:16 PM
When one speaks it shows if he/she is a sensible, balanced person or a biased partisan person. I hope for the sake of SL cricket, people like Mahela, Sangakkara, Sidath Wettimuny, Marvan Attapattu, Maharoof, Marvan Attapattu, Jayasuriya stay involved in cricket administration into the future. They seem true cricket lovers with good insights for cricket, unlike two mafia groups (you know who) who always fight for SL office for pure greed.
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ANTON Monday, 13 November 2023 03:17 PM
HOLD YOUR GROUND. DON'T LET THE HIGHLY CORRUPT ADMINISTRATORS WIN. NEED TO CLEAN SLC AND BOOT THE DEAD WEIGHTS SHAMMI
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N V Jen Monday, 13 November 2023 03:23 PM
Roshan, at-least you have neutralised the allegations of Mahaweli land grabbing with your unwavering stand against the corrupted in SLC. Good, don't give up. Also never allow the proposed T-10 tournaments to take place. This team is so used to shorter bang bang cricket and does not have the temperament to play the 50 overs game in full.
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DOT Monday, 13 November 2023 03:25 PM
Too hot to handle! He was brave to challenge at least!!
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Ram Monday, 13 November 2023 03:34 PM
You can go with your head held high. Brave man, if we have more Ministers like you, we can defeat the Dictator President
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Dr. Aruna Monday, 13 November 2023 03:38 PM
What will be the next move of RW for keeping the same grip of SLC under Sagala and hit hard on Roshan who is openly critical about the daylight looting of SLC. 1. Remove Roshan by hook or crook 2. Appoint another his person as new minister - my guess is Kanchana 3. Appoint a board which is full of smart looters We played cricket and we never thought that this sport will come into this low. Thank to politicians and administrators like Thilan, Shammi etc.
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Independent Cricket lover Monday, 13 November 2023 04:02 PM
Roshan You should stick to your guns and remain unless removed. If removed you will be a hero next level. Do not give in to dictators, you can do it and public is behind you. The RW and the gang will stink in poo and sink!
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DillonDP Monday, 13 November 2023 10:28 PM
Finally ta ta
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Lal. Fernando. Tuesday, 14 November 2023 03:17 AM
Dear sports minister, you are a honest individual as you may be aware there is no place in Sri Lanka politics for honest ministers. President is surrounded by thieves, the president knows this very well. He wants to keep these individuals , to keep him in power. Very sad situation in this beautiful country of ours.
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Dr Manil De Mel Tuesday, 14 November 2023 12:12 PM
Mr Minister, please hang on to your role, the whole country needs a good minster with a spine to handle this Cricket Mafia, we as people are with you, please do not give up the fight, if you are removed, we will find another way to take out this Mafia Thank you for your strong leadership
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