It will mean that two pace bowlers will not wallow in no-balls and wides, frequently.

Even the 11th player should be one who can stand steadfastly on his own, playing with a straight bat.

It is high time we gave up the slavish mentality of looking for foreign cricket coaches. In fact, our coaches are in demand in foreign countries!

The Sri Lankan cricket coach should be one who possesses the minimum level specified for cricket coaches, together with a history of having excelled as a batsman and bowler, and a knowledgeable captain, during his day.

Schools should be dissuaded from participating in six-a-side and Twenty-20 cricket.

Finally, Mahela should be persuaded to withdraw his resignation as captain.