The recent performance of the Sri Lankan cricket team at the T20 World Cup in the USA has sparked widespread disappointment and debate among fans and critics alike. Many argue that the players have become complacent and corrupted by the high salaries they receive, despite their lacklustre performances. This raises an important question: Should the remuneration of Sri Lankan cricketers be aligned more closely with the economic conditions of the country? The Current Scenario Sri Lankan cricketers enjoy considerable financial benefits, including high salaries, allowances, and fully covered expenses for travel, accommodation, food, laundry, and healthcare. These benefits are provided by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the governing body for cricket in the country. In contrast, some of the nation's highest-ranking officials, such as the Chief Justice and the Governor of the Central Bank , do not receive comparable compensation. This disparity prompts a critical examination of the justificatio...
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