Facility Gaps for Players at International Cricket Stadiums in Sri Lanka vs. Australia

Abstract

The main intention of the study is to identify the differences between facilities available for players at International Cricket Stadiums in Sri Lanka and Australia. To successfully explore the differences, the study was conducted using a qualitative research approach. Data were gathered primarily through interviews and observations. Photo-elicitation was the data analysis technique used and two sites: Optus Stadium in Western Australia and R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka were focused under this study. Accordingly, the study identifies facilities available for players at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka and Optus Stadium, Western Australia separately. In total, seven managerial level interviewees took part in the study. Four interviewees came from Western Australia and three interviewees from Sri Lanka. These participants were directly linked with the two research sites and perception of these managerial level individuals was considered under the current study. The findings of the study confirm that there is a difference between R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium and Optus Stadium, in terms of facilities available for players. This reflects a gap between facilities available for players at International Cricket Stadiums in Sri Lanka and Australia.

Sports competition related anxiety: Is it modifiable among athletes in urban schools in Sri Lanka?

“…Sri Lanka represents a country in the South Asian region with an interest on par with other countries in the region in nurturing skilled and healthy athletes at school level for the future. Despite achieving remarkable victories especially in cricket during the last two decades (Dharmadasa & Perera, 2021)., studies show that only 40% of schools, 25% of sports clubs and 13% of universities were aware of and maintained training that addressed psychological aspects in athletes (Somaratne, 2014). This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of sport competition related anxiety, its associated factors and coping strategies used among school athletes in urban schools in Sri Lanka.…”