April 2, 2013, 8:03 pm
There are many calls even from respected individuals advising the Sri Lankan cricketers to boycott the IPL. The issue here is the persona non grata status imposed by the Tamil Nadu politicians on Sri Lankan cricketers.
Irrespective of my personal views, a much pertinent question arose in my mind.
If the Tamil Nadu politicians have the same idiotic views during the time of the next Sri Lankan cricket tour of India and cry that no matches will be allowed in their state, what will we do?
Are we withdrawing from the tour, saying that we want to play in Tamil Nadu, although in all other states Sri Lankan cricketers will be much welcome?
Will Sri Lanka be severing cricketing connections with India until much intelligent politicians rule Tamil Nadu?
Gamini Ranasinghe
Auckland
island.lk