New Chief Selector was ‘not interested’ in the job
The newly appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee Ashantha de Mel said that initially he was not really keen in taking up the job.
“This is my fourth stint as a National Selector. Honestly, I was not interested in the job. I left the job in 2013 and since then keeping myself busy in my own work and not following cricket. I was not even expecting the call but will now serve the country, when needed,” de Mel said yesterday.
“My appointment has just been announced and therefore, I had no time to think on how I feel about this new job.”
However, the new Chief Selector did not visit the SSC Grounds where Sri Lanka were playing the third Test against England on Monday.
“I have been watching the match on TV,” he said.