IPL 2022: Sri Lanka economic crisis – Sri Lanka is going through an economic turmoil of a huge proportion. Anti-government protests have begun to escalate while the entire country is under emergency with a curfew. Amid such a situation, Sri Lankan players and coaches away from home in IPL 2022 are also worried about their families in the country with Kumar Sangakkara, and Mahela Jayawardene voicing their opinions. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Rajasthan Royals’ director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara slammed the government after a social media ban was put in place for speaking against the government.
No amount of social media bans, curfews or declaring emergencies will solve the real emergency that is the suffering of the people and the economic crisis. The whole country including the majority that voted the government in is asking for a real solution. Where is it ?
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) April 3, 2022
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
“No amount of social media bans, curfews or declaring emergencies will solve the real emergency that is the suffering of the people and the economic crisis. The whole country including the majority that voted the government in is asking for a real solution. Where is it?” Kumar Sangakkara wrote in a response to a Sri Lankan journalist.
Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians’ head coach, too voiced his opinion against the Sri Lankan government for trying to suffocate people’s voice through curfews and detentions.
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) April 3, 2022
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan players & Coaches in IPL 2022:
- Mahela Jayawardene (MI Head Coach)
- Lasith Malinga (RR Pace Bowling Coach)
- Kumar Sangakkara (RR Director of Cricket)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa (PBKS player)
- Maheesh Theekshana (CSK Player)
- Chamika Karunaratne (KKR Player)
- Dushmantha Chameera (LSG Player)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB Player)
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
No IPL 2022 Broadcast in Sri Lanka:
The state of emergency in Sri Lanka has also impacted the IPL 2022 coverage in the Island Nation. Amid the Sri Lanka Economic Crisis, the IPL 2022 LIVE Broadcast in Sri Lanka has been suspended. According to reports two major Sri Lankan newspapers, The Island and Divaina, have also halted their print editions. The cash-strapped island struggles to pay for imports, including paper –
Sri Lanka economic crisis LIVE: Several channels have suspended broadcasting due to the foreign exchange crisis. The crisis has even the telecast of IPL 2022 matches.
The suspension of channels has also affected the broadcasting of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Several cricket fans have raised concerns as the IPL matches are also not being broadcast. A local television channel that wanted to broadcast the IPL on local channels has also pulled out due to difficulties in making payments in dollars.
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Meanwhile, InsideSport could not ascertain whether Star Sports channels going into Sri Lanka are operational or not.
Sri Lanka economic crisis LIVE: The two newspapers, privately owned by Upali Newspapers, said that “in view of the prevailing newsprint shortage” their daily newspapers will only be available online.
Due to rising costs, other main national dailies have also reportedly reduced pages in their print editions.
Printing paper, is one of many items that Colombo have been unable to import due to a shortage in foreign exchange reserves.
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Earlier this month, Sri Lanka cancelled school examinations indefinitely for millions of students over the shortage of printing paper.
Sri Lanka, currently struggling with one of its worst financial crises, has sought assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sri Lanka is also seeking loans from India and China to stabilise its economy.
Despite securing a $1 billion credit line from India to pay for its import of essential goods, Sri Lanka has sought another credit line of $1.5 billion this week.
The debilitating crisis has sparked protests in Colombo as inflation and reduced imports have caused the cost of living to soar.
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has been rationing its supply of fuel, which has led to long queues at petrol stations and daily power cuts across the island.
Several foreign channels have stopped service on PEO TV, due to the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka. The company expressed its apologies to consumers in a special notice announcing the suspension of channels.
PEO TV further assured consumers that the company will be working to restore the service as soon as possible.
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, currently struggling with one of its worst financial crises, has sought assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Sri Lanka is also seeking loans from India and China to stabilise its economy.
Despite securing a $1 billion credit line from India to pay for its import of essential goods, Sri Lanka has sought another credit line of $1.5 billion this week.
The debilitating crisis has sparked protests in Colombo as inflation and reduced imports have caused the cost of living to soar.
Sri Lanka has been rationing its supply of fuel, which has led to long queues at petrol stations and daily power cuts across the island.
Several foreign channels have stopped service on PEO TV, due to the foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka. The company expressed its apologies to consumers in a special notice announcing the suspension of channels.
PEO TV further assured consumers that the company will be working to restore the service as soon as possible.
IPL 2022: MI coach Jayawardene, RR director Sangakkara & Sri Lankan players very worried about situation in Sri Lanka
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