Sri Lanka all-rounder, Thisara Perera has asked the SLC to intervene in a matter which includes Lasith Malinga’s wife, Tanya Perera. Earlier in 2019, Malinga’s wife had posted on her Facebook page, accusing Perera of meeting the new Sports Minister of Sri Lanka in his attempt of securing his place in the national team. Though the all-rounder cleared any such report, Perera has asked the board to look into the issue. Furthermore, Thisara has said more than anything; they have become a ‘laughing stock’ to the country.
Perera defends him in the Facebook post
Shaming the way things have unfolded, Thisara had replied to the concerned post saying his 2018 numbers are enough for anyone to rope him in the team. Later on, another post targetted Perera; to which he wrote a letter to the SLC CEO, Ashley de Silva. He expressed his concerns saying because of one person’s vendetta; he has to receive flak from his countrymen.
The all-rounder, recently in an ODI in New Zealand came close on creating history, as he almost helped his team win a match from a loss-loss situation. Though his efforts were acknowledged widely, Thisara reveals the dressing room atmosphere is not pleasing after the Facebook post. He further added the youngsters and the senior players are not on the same page.
Looking at the bigger picture; the 2019 World Cup, the signs are no good. Thisara Perera then noted Lasith Malinga being the captain should hold responsibility for the matter. He said, under anyone’s leadership, everyone expects stability; but in Malinga’s case, Perera regrets of not feeling the same. Not only this, he took a dig at how Malinga holding reigns could spoil Sri Lanka’s chances in the 2019 World Cup.
