Mangalore, October, 29: Chaminda Vaas, a legend in the world of cricket and an expert Sri Lankan all-rounder, on Saturday was in the city to announce the 'Chaminda Vaas Benefit T20 Cricket Cup – 2011', which will be held on November under the ages of Covenant of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
The Sri Lankan team will be coming to the city to play one day T20 Cricket match with local team at NMPT Grounds. According to the organisers, one of the intentions of promoting cricket in coastal districts of Karnatka.
Speaking after unveiling the trophy at a press conference at the Hotel Ocean Pearl, here, Mr Vas said that the event would create a festive atmosphere in the city with the IPL format.
Replying to the questions of reporters, Mr Vass said that he would play for few more years in county cricket before turning to coaching field. He said that youngsters should get an opportunity to play at international level.
Refusing to comment on Kumar Sangakkara's remark, where he had said that mismanagement in Sri Lankan Cricket Board has cost a lot to the game in the land (Sri Lanka) and the game was not developed in a right manner, Mr was said: “My duty is to obey the Board”.
In a slight admiration of the Indian cricket and cricketers, he said that Indian Premier League is good opportunity for players.
He said that Sachin Tendulkar was the one, who most troubled him on the ground and youngsters like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and Robin Uthappa are also promising players.
He opined that depending more on technologies in making decisions was worth.
Mr Vas said Test form of cricket was the most important for a player and as a cricketer one should be ready to play all three forms of cricket.
He said that fast bowlers have to sacrifice many things and they should concentrate on fitness.
Mr Vaas stressed on the importance of a separate bowling coach since fast bowlers in sub-continent teams are not able to get wickets.
He said that young cricketers should learn from senior players, like Muthaih Mularidharan, who bagged maximum number of wickets in international cricket.
Replying to a query whether he would enter politics, he said that he desires to serve the society being a non-politician as he is not interested in the politics.
Sudhir Ghate, chairman of Magnum Infografiks Pvt Limited, Dr Srikant Rai, DKCA president, and Joseph Rego were also present in the press meet.
Udupi, Jan 4: A 37-year-old Udupi district JD(S) spokesperson allegedly committed suicide at his residence here last night, police said on Saturday.
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