Chaminda Vaas, former Sri Lanka Cricketer and Consultant Bowling Coach of Sri Lanka Cricket, on Monday announced his resignation from the post, days after being appointed for the role, informing that he will not be available to tour West Indies as a member of the support staff. Vaas’ resignation came hours before the team was scheduled to depart for West Indies, on Monday night. The Sri Lankan Cricket press release states, “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. His years of yeoman service have been appreciated and rewarded over the years both in status and in kind. “In such circumstances, it is extremely disheartening that a legend such as Chaminda Vaas has resorted to holding the administration, the cricketers, and indeed the game at ransom, by handing in his resignation at the eleventh hour, citing the administration’s refusal to accede to an unjustifiable demand for an increased USD remuneration, in spite of being a contracted employee of Sri Lanka Cricket, already receiving remuneration that is in keeping with his experience, qualifications, and expertise, in addition to which he would have been entitled to the usual USD per diems offered to all members of a traveling squad.” Vaas’ resignation is the latest setback for Sri Lankan Cricket after already being caught up in a series of troubles pertaining to players’ injuries, Covid-19 infections and several resignations.