NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Virat Kohli
    Rohit Sharma
    Novak Djokovic
    Indian Cricket Team
    Rishabh Pant
    Rafael Nadal
    Hardik Pandya
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Sports News / SL players refuse to sign contracts; England tour in doubt
    Sports

    SL players refuse to sign contracts; England tour in doubt

    SL players refuse to sign contracts; England tour in doubt
    Written by Parth Dhall
    Jun 06, 2021, 06:15 pm 3 min read
    SL players refuse to sign contracts; England tour in doubt
    Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contracts ahead of England tour

    In a major development, a total of 38 players have refused to sign the tour contracts offered by Sri Lanka Cricket ahead of the England tour. The players have declined the offer amid their ongoing tussle with the board regarding central contracts. Notably, Sri Lanka are scheduled to tour England for their limited-overs tour later this month. Here are further details.

    Players who have refused to sign the tour contract (1/2)

    Players who have refused to sign the tour contract: Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Isuru Udana, Oshada Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, Danushka Gunathilaka, Ashen Bandara, Akila Dananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Asitha Fernando

    Players who have refused to sign the tour contract (2/2)

    Players who have refused to sign the tour contract: Binura Fernando, Shiran Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Ishan Jayaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dananjaya Lakshan, Nuwan Pradeep, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamil Mishara, Praveen Jayawickrama, Roshen Silva, Minod Bhanuka

    SLC's newly-introduced grading system

    SLC had announced a five-point grading system to offer packages for its annually-contracted cricketers. This assessment model includes the parameters of Performance (50%), Fitness (20%), Leadership (10%), Professionalism (10%), and Future Potential and Adaptability (10%). The players were slotted into four grades, A, B, C, D, with each grade having three further sub-categories with different retainer values.

    The players didn't adhere to the deadline set by SLC

    SLC had set a deadline of June 3 for signing the national contracts. However, a joint-statement by all 24 cricketers read, "not in agreement to sign unfair and non-transparent contracts and urge SLC to not hold the players at gunpoint or give the players such ultimatums." The players expressed "shock and dismay" that their proposed salary details were revealed to the public

    Why have the players refused to sign the tour contracts?

    As many as 38 players have refused to sign the tour contracts. "Because of the problems with the transparency of the ratings system devised by SLC, the players will not sign the [tour contract]," read a release signed by the players. Their lawyer, Nishan Premathiratne, speaking to ESPNcricinfo said, "The tour contract also refers to matters of the annual, which is yet unsigned."

    Will Sri Lanka tour England?

    As per reports, the next few days will see a negotiation between Sri Lanka cricket board and the concerned players over the dispute. Sri Lanka are due to tour England for a limited-overs series comprising three T20Is and as many ODIs, starting June 23. Their departure is scheduled for June 9. It remains to be seen if Sri Lanka fulfil their tour obligations.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    England Cricket Team
    Cricket: News, Stats and more!
    Sri Lanka Cricket Team

    England Cricket Team

    England vs Ireland, Only Test: Statistical preview Ireland Cricket
    Who is Jimmy Peirson? Josh Inglis's replacement in Ashes squad Australia vs England Cricket
    Who is England's uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue? England Cricket Board
    All you need to know about ICC's new playing conditions ICC World Test Championship

    Cricket: News, Stats and more!

    ICC Rankings: Babar tops ODI charts, Allen gains in T20Is Babar Azam
    England players forced to self-isolate return for Pakistan T20Is England Cricket Team
    ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Here are the major details ICC World Test Championship
    England chase down 332-run target against Pakistan: Records broken England Cricket Team

    Sri Lanka Cricket Team

    SL vs IRE: Ramesh Mendis claims his fourth Test fifer  Ireland Cricket
    Sri Lanka beat Ireland in second Test: Key stats  Ireland Cricket
    Prabath Jayasuriya becomes fastest spinner to complete 50 Test wickets Ireland Cricket
    2nd Test: Sri Lanka dominate Day 4 proceedings versus Ireland Ireland Cricket

    Love Sports News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Sports Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023