Cultural Affairs Minister T.B Ekanayake said this week that the Veddha people in Sri Lanka should not play cricket as it was detrimental to their culture.
According to the minister, cricket could change their lifestyles as they had to wear shirts and trousers.
Commenting on what he alleged to be the dilution of Veddha culture, the minister also outlined that he was not surprised that the Veddha leader Vannila Athotho, after travelling in cab, was asking for a new pick-up truck.
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