Arjuna Ranatunga addresses young cricketers in Mumbai on cricket values
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:29 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Arjuna Ranatunga visited Mumbai during a business trip, where he spoke to promising young cricketers at Payyade Sports Club. He emphasized the importance of representing one's national team and the need for discipline and education in developing successful players. Ranatunga critiqued the current trend of players prioritizing franchise leagues over national representation and highlighted the need for proper cricketing techniques. His session lasted 90 minutes, with a strong focus on respecting parents and coaches. Following this engagement, Ranatunga plans to establish a cricket academy in Mumbai in collaboration with local leaders.
- •Ranatunga speaks to young cricketers in Mumbai about essential cricket values.
- •He stresses the importance of representing one's national team.
- •Disciplined techniques and education are crucial for future players.
- •Current trends show players favoring franchise leagues over national duties.
- •He plans to establish a cricket academy in collaboration with local officials.
- 12:29 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Focus on wearing your national cap, education, respect your parents and coaches’: Arjuna Ranatunga tells Mumbai' budding cricketers
"During his recent trip to Mumbai for business, Sri Lankan cricketing icon Arjuna Ranatunga shared invaluable insights with emerging cricketers. He emphasised the significance of mastering techniques and representing one's nation with pride. Ranatunga also advocated for the role of discipline and education in shaping future players while recounting memorable experiences with renowned Indian batsmen.
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