World Cup and the squash ball

I have set in motion a course of action for Sri Lanka Cricket to obtain a scientifically analyzed report to submit to the International Cricket Council, with regard to any assistance the use of a squash ball may have given Adam Gilchrist, to enhance his performance at the World Cup.

I have contacted the President of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka Mr. D. L. Taldena and the Executive Secretary Mr. Russel de Silva and requested them to obtain the services of the Mechanical Engineering Divisions of Katubedda or Peradeniya Universities to conduct a scientific investigation into this matter and submit a report to Sri Lanka Cricket so that SLC could take up this matter with the ICC, if it is proven that the use of a Squash ball as was done by Gilchrist could have enhanced his performance.

I have also requested the Hony Secretary of SLC K. Mathivanan to officially write to the Institution of Engineers, requesting their assistance in this regard.

The assistance of a person conversant with Bio-mechanics such as Dr. Geethanjana Mendis and a Physicist could be added to the team that will make this investigation.

I trust that SLC will actively follow on the course of action that I have initiated. Neil Perera

(former Secretary BCCSL and former Manager Sri Lanka Cricket team)