{"id":136389,"date":"2024-06-04T10:36:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=136389"},"modified":"2024-06-04T12:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T12:22:27","slug":"sri-lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-t20-world-cup-by-trevine-rodrigo-in-melbourne-elanka-sports-editor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sri-lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-t20-world-cup-by-trevine-rodrigo-in-melbourne-elanka-sports-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 &#8211; BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0   (eLanka Sports Editor)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 &#8211; BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136398 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-e1717498997988.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"257\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 16px;\">image\u00a0 source: Copyright (c) icc-cricket.com (media approved partner &#8211; Trevine Rodrigo &#8211; eLanka) <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-134630 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Trevine-Rodrigo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"186\" \/>An unplayable track compounded by a bad decision to bat first saw Sri Lanka humbled by South Africa in their opening encounter of the T20 World Cup in New York.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Harassed by thoughtless and disastrous logistical planning that made the Lankans treated like third class competitors, questions the ICC&#8217;S double standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">It clearly suggests a the tilt in favour of some,\u00a0 and fuming cricket purists are outraged at the decision makers whose planning appear to suggest there&#8217;s more to it than meets the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The favourites and controlling countries have been handed a smooth ride through the competition while others are hampered by long travel to the venues and long flights in between. Some get to play at the same venue giving them an unfair advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka is one of those who will have to beat the odds and the hurdles to fight the tidal wave against them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136392 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-3-e1717496228433.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"491\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Excuses aside Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasarsnga&#8217;s decision to bat without a practice due to the tiring travel to the venue,\u00a0 hampered by an eight hour delay,\u00a0 \u00a0was questionable and comical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">His response was because he was confident of defending any total with his bowling attack. 77 all out in 19.2 overs, certainly wasn&#8217;t it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">South Africa struggled themselves, before cruising to a six-wicket victory with 22 balls to spare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136393 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-4-e1717496424856.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"381\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The wicket itself was questionable judging by Sri Lanka&#8217;s batters struggle to survive. Kusal Mendis&#8217;s 19 was the highest score while some would say it was &#8216;duck season&#8217; in New York after four Sri Lankans failed to score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Apart from Enrich Nortje&#8217;s four for 7 wicket haul for a mere 4 runs there there was little else to cheer on a wicket that should be investigated for its fairness to both teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">While the tournament has just begun, there&#8217;s already questions being posed about the preparation and inspection of the venues,\u00a0 particularly in the US whose knowledge and experience for acceptable playing conditions should be under scrutiny.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka move to Dallas for a must win game against Bangladesh. A loss would certainly point them towards the exit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136395\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-6-e1717496949806.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136390\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-1-e1717496037374.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"942\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136396\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-7-e1717496991574.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"1185\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-136394\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-5-e1717496506846.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"780\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sri-Lanka-handed-the-short-straw-in-a-bungled-logistical-program-at-T20-World-Cup.-BY-TREVINE-RODRIGO-IN-MELBOURNE.-eLanka-Sports-Editor-2-e1717496114749.jpeg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka handed the short straw in a bungled logistical program at T20 World Cup.\u00a0 - BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.\u00a0 (eLanka Sports Editor)\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; 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