Wednesday, 24 March 2004 |
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Cricket and music The time has come for the authorities of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to take immediate and positive steps to put a halt to the nonsensical happenings on cricket grounds at international cricket matches be it one-dayers or Tests. We refer to the disgusting and annoying noises emanating from the so called brass bands (papara papara) causing immense discomfort and annoyance both to the players in the middle including the umpires as well as those genuine cricket lovers who undergo much hardship to come and peacefully enjoy watching a good game of cricket. Nowhere in the world are such happenings permitted to the extent that our brass bands are playing. A good example is in the Caribbean Islands where music is a part of their lives. It is being enjoyed during cricket matches. However, it must be noted that when the batsmen takes strike the music that is being played comes to an immediate halt. This is how the musicians on the ground behave bearing fully well their music should not disturb the concentration of the players, umpires as well as the keen cricket spectators. It must also be noted the music that comes out of our brass bands is not only annoying to the spectators but also to the millions who watch the game on television abroad because it is heard very clearly. We understand these brass brands that are entering the grounds are brought in by a small group of individuals who from the moment the match starts get drunk and dance about playing merry hell without watching the game. If people want such enjoyment the cricket grounds is not the place for them. We hope the cricket authorities will take note and remedial action will follow. - [S.T.] |
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