Limited Over champions Marians critical of the domestic structure
“We, as a club, would have preferred to play in a competition of 10 teams, because we believe in the quality and not quantity. Even if Marians is not in that 10, we would still prefer that to happen, because there should be a standard and quality. SLC inquired from clubs, before the competition, and we gave them our opinion as a club. But in the end our opinion was in the minority,” Dabrera said.
“Some can say that our opinion is incorrect, but we have to understand that clubs must perform well. For that to happen clubs must have quality players, and clubs should not be profit-making ventures. The motive of cricket clubs should be to contribute to the game and preserve it with the highest quality. I cannot blame others for their varying opinions, but even Chilaw Marians is not above the game.”
Marians has been streaming ahead for two decades in the biggest river of country’s cricket, mostly because of their open and transparent policies. They have had star-studded outfits and out of nowhere they have an average team with mostly not-so famous names in domestic cricket. But right throughout they have maintained standards, by simply following straightforward strategies.
“Marians, in my opinion, is the most successful cricket club existing. We didn’t have an office, the club was in my suitcase, but I never gave up and ran the show. The administration of the club should know how to maintain their standards, first and foremost. If we fail in that, we go behind players, begging them to join us and this is currently happening at most places,” recalling the path to success and sustainability, Dabrera explained.
“A successful club is a combination of good administrators, players, support staff and contributors. If one of these go on begging from another, and if someone thinks he is better than the other or even higher than the sport, there’s something terribly wrong there. Everyone should know their roles.”
“We must accept the fact that there are at least 150 good First Class players in the country. To conduct a tournament among 25 clubs, there should be at least 400 players. If the competition is among 10 top clubs with the rest playing in lower divisions, of course the best 150 players will be in the competition. Now, players are being dragged by the large number of clubs, leaving very little option or going for overseas players from India or Pakistan. Even some of the good clubs had to face the catastrophe because of the ongoing structure. That’s the reason why Marians is strongly supporting the 10-team competition, even if we had to move to the lower division due to our own setbacks as a single club.”
“In Mumbai there are around 2500 to 3000 low grade players who play good cricket, which obviously means that their standard is far better than our First Class. Last year we had an Indian player, who made his First Class debut and took 58 wickets, and went on to play in the Ranji Trophy last season, because of his performance here. We don’t bring down overseas players. Sometimes we lose players because of national duty, and sometimes even the bench is not strong enough for replacements. We are a club and we do have plans for a season. If we bring down, we get the best. They play better cricket than most of our players, and in return they contribute to Sri Lanka cricket.”
“Since 1975, and being 20 years in the Premier League, as a club we must adhere professionalism to the sport. Marians look after the players throughout the year, they are given a family insurance package. We are having more plans to complete the process to transform our players as fully professionals. In return, the players are loyal to the club and that’s our secret of success.”
“We have a complete support staff and a very good structure. Our prime objective is the welfare of the players, and I’m proud to say that Marians are going great guns as a cricket club in Sri Lanka because of these reasons. As for the Twenty20 competition, it’s a version that is mostly based on luck and where anything can happen. But for the Premier, we have a structured plan, and Chilaw Marians will be delighted to claim a triple crown and move forward as a strong club in the country,” stated Dabrera, taking great pride in leading one of the two outside forces originated from St. Mary’s College, Chilaw besides the musical band, which is already a perfection in the entertainment industry in the country.
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/200105/sports/limited-over-champions-marians-critical-of-the-domestic-structure-386185.html
“We, as a club, would have preferred to play in a competition of 10 teams, because we believe in the quality and not quantity. Even if Marians is not in that 10, we would still prefer that to happen, because there should be a standard and quality. SLC inquired from clubs, before the competition, and we gave them our opinion as a club. But in the end our opinion was in the minority,” Dabrera said.
“Some can say that our opinion is incorrect, but we have to understand that clubs must perform well. For that to happen clubs must have quality players, and clubs should not be profit-making ventures. The motive of cricket clubs should be to contribute to the game and preserve it with the highest quality. I cannot blame others for their varying opinions, but even Chilaw Marians is not above the game.”
Marians has been streaming ahead for two decades in the biggest river of country’s cricket, mostly because of their open and transparent policies. They have had star-studded outfits and out of nowhere they have an average team with mostly not-so famous names in domestic cricket. But right throughout they have maintained standards, by simply following straightforward strategies.
“Marians, in my opinion, is the most successful cricket club existing. We didn’t have an office, the club was in my suitcase, but I never gave up and ran the show. The administration of the club should know how to maintain their standards, first and foremost. If we fail in that, we go behind players, begging them to join us and this is currently happening at most places,” recalling the path to success and sustainability, Dabrera explained.
“A successful club is a combination of good administrators, players, support staff and contributors. If one of these go on begging from another, and if someone thinks he is better than the other or even higher than the sport, there’s something terribly wrong there. Everyone should know their roles.”
“We must accept the fact that there are at least 150 good First Class players in the country. To conduct a tournament among 25 clubs, there should be at least 400 players. If the competition is among 10 top clubs with the rest playing in lower divisions, of course the best 150 players will be in the competition. Now, players are being dragged by the large number of clubs, leaving very little option or going for overseas players from India or Pakistan. Even some of the good clubs had to face the catastrophe because of the ongoing structure. That’s the reason why Marians is strongly supporting the 10-team competition, even if we had to move to the lower division due to our own setbacks as a single club.”
“In Mumbai there are around 2500 to 3000 low grade players who play good cricket, which obviously means that their standard is far better than our First Class. Last year we had an Indian player, who made his First Class debut and took 58 wickets, and went on to play in the Ranji Trophy last season, because of his performance here. We don’t bring down overseas players. Sometimes we lose players because of national duty, and sometimes even the bench is not strong enough for replacements. We are a club and we do have plans for a season. If we bring down, we get the best. They play better cricket than most of our players, and in return they contribute to Sri Lanka cricket.”
“Since 1975, and being 20 years in the Premier League, as a club we must adhere professionalism to the sport. Marians look after the players throughout the year, they are given a family insurance package. We are having more plans to complete the process to transform our players as fully professionals. In return, the players are loyal to the club and that’s our secret of success.”
“We have a complete support staff and a very good structure. Our prime objective is the welfare of the players, and I’m proud to say that Marians are going great guns as a cricket club in Sri Lanka because of these reasons. As for the Twenty20 competition, it’s a version that is mostly based on luck and where anything can happen. But for the Premier, we have a structured plan, and Chilaw Marians will be delighted to claim a triple crown and move forward as a strong club in the country,” stated Dabrera, taking great pride in leading one of the two outside forces originated from St. Mary’s College, Chilaw besides the musical band, which is already a perfection in the entertainment industry in the country.
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/200105/sports/limited-over-champions-marians-critical-of-the-domestic-structure-386185.html