It took time to learn, as we had to teach ourselves. Nowadays, there is a better coaching structure and greater understanding of the art of fast bowling. There is the capacity to develop the bowlers in Sri Lanka with the likes of Rumesh Ratnayake involved in the coaching structure. However, players like Dennis Lillee are invaluable in developing fast bowling talent. In first-class cricket in Sri Lanka there are clearly far too many teams.
Players struggle to bridge the gap between club and international cricket.
There is a brilliant infrastructure within junior cricket, but at domestic level we see far too many mediocre sides. When I was playing we tried to form a players' association but it never got off the ground, perhaps because we didn't know how to get it going. Now there seems to be a better knowledge of what is required and what needs to be done. To be successful it's important that the Players' Association works closely with the administration to enhance the whole game. It should help all players and bridge all gaps.