Ranatunga pledges support

Canada receives Sri Lanka's backing

Cricinfo staff

March 24, 2008

Arjuna Ranatunga, the CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket, has held talks with Canadian Cricket Association officials about how his board could assist the development of the sport in the country.

According to local media reports, a formal deal is about to be signed between the two boards while Ranatunga, who was in Canada on a short visit, agreed to back Canada's national side. Once the move is finalised, Sri Lanka's arrangement will be much the same as the one adopted by Australia as Bangladesh prepared for full Test status. However, concerns were raised about the level of the support given SLC's well-publicised financial problems.

During his visit, Ranatunga also attended a special net practice session with the national team.

Ranatunga's visit was dogged by protests by the local Tamil community who targeted him as he is a part of the government. Special security measures were put in place to ensure his safety.

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