Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas today announced his resignation from his post as Consultant Bowling Coach of the national team, just three days after he was appointed to the position. SLC stated that Chaminda Vaas has resigned from his post effective 26th March 2021, and has also informed that he will not be available to tour West Indies as a member of the support staff. Vaas’s resignation comes hours before the team was scheduled to depart for West Indies, which is scheduled for tonight, the statement said. The former Sri Lanka fast bowler was only appointed as the fast bowling coach of the national squad on February 19, 2021 for the upcoming West Indies tour. Issuing a statement on the abrupt resignation, the SLC said:“It is particularly disheartening to note that in an economic climate such as the one facing the entire globe right now, Mr. Vaas has made this sudden and irresponsible move on the eve of the team’s departure, based on personal monetary gain.”“The Management of SLC, and indeed the entire nation, hold Mr. Vaas in high esteem as a cricketer who has excelled for his country.

Source: The Nation February 22, 2021 13:52 UTC