An issue erupted when a Hindi song was played as back ground music while the Sri Lankan Cricket team was introduced at the opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy in England recently.
Subsequently, Sri Lanka Cricket wrote to the ICC conveying dismay and displeasure on the matter.
Below is the communique from SLC on the explanation afforded by the ICC.
“This is with reference to the Hindi song which was played while the Sri Lankan National Flag was paraded onto the field, at the opening ceremony of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy in England. As concerns raised by the Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Nishantha Ranatunga to the ICC regarding the above matter , The International Cricket Council Tournament Director Chris Tetley has written to SLC regretting the incident. He further stated that the ICC will take this matter for discussion with the Event Management Company who were entrusted to handle the opening ceremony.”
According to the above the ICC convey their regret blaming the Event management company for the lapse. However, it is disappointing to note that the ICC have not taken full responsibility for the matter and have not added a a personal and extended apology to Sri Lanka Cricket, the cricket team and the nation
