Lions get a Hindi intro: SLC writes to ICC

The song that was played was not keeping in line with the identity of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday expressed its dismay over the playing of a Hindi song instead of a song which reflects the Sri Lankan identity when the Lankan team was introduced during the opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy in London on Thursday.

When captains of other nations introduced their teams songs from their respective countries were played.

Speaking to Daily Mirror Online Secretary of the SLC Nishantha Ranatunga confirmed that he had sent a letter to the ICC demanding an explanation from the ICC regarding the mix up.

“The song that was played was not keeping in line with the identity of Sri Lanka. The entire Lankan cricketing fraternity and the public was dismayed as a result of this and we demand an explanation from the ICC as to how this happened?” Media Manager of the SLC Rajitha Fernando said.

The letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer was sent yesterday.

During the opening ceremony on Thursday a Hindi song was played when Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Angelo Mathew introduced the team at the ceremony, whereas when captains of other nations introduced their teams songs from their respective countries were played.