Sri Lanka team says they are yet to encounter any protest

Manager of the Sri Lanka cricket team, Michael Tissera, told BBC Sandeshaya that there has been no campaign in the grounds or near hotels where players stay.

The Sri Lanka team did not even know of the capmpaign until authorities informed, Tissera added.

Impact on players

"Sri Lanka Cricket informed us of such a campaign but we are yet to come across any such protest," he told bbcsinhala.com from Grenada.

The campaign has no impact whatsoever on the players eying to get hold of cricket's most prestigious award, according to the team manager.

You are asking me about the impact of something that hasn't happened. Michael Tissera

When asked whether the campaign demoralises the team currently playing in the Caribbean, Tissera said: "You are asking me about the impact of something that hasn't happened. How can I comment?"

The campaign was launched weeks ago in many countries but AI insists it is not directed at the Sri Lanka cricket team.

Not aimed at the team

AI has launched "Play by the rules" campaign to sign soft balls asking Sri Lanka government, Tamil Tigers and other militant groups to take steps to protect civilians.

Sri Lanka government has criticised the timing of the protest saying it undermines the morale of the team playing in the World Cup.

"I checked with our campaigners in the Caribbean. They assured me no protest is organised where Sri Lanka is playing," campaign manager Robert Godden told bbcsinhala.com.

Sri Lanka meets New Zealand on Thursday in Grenada.