The majority of the Sri Lanka women cricketers have signed up for jobs in the armed services.
The majority of the Sri Lanka women cricketers have signed up for jobs in the armed services.
The move came after attempts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to find a sponsor for the women's team failed so far to create much interest.
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The cricketers will not take part in any combat operations and can sharpen their sporting skills while in uniform.
Captain Shashikala Siriwardene said she also expects to be recruited by the Sri Lanka navy soon.
"I hope all 30 members of the national pool will soon find jobs in the security forces," the BBC quoted Siriwardene, as saying.
"The cricketers will be playing for the army, navy and air force cricket teams and have the freedom to train for our national commitments. None of the players are required to take part in combat or even clerical duties," she added.
Presently, 90 percent of the national cricketers have been recruited, with 14 out of 30 joining the air force, and 13 recruited by the navy.
A search for a sponsor of the women's team was launched in 2010, with the hope of finding a financial backer for a period of two years.
However, as the search for a permanent sponsor was not successful, the authorities have now been trying to get sponsors on a tournament basis.
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