The Colombo Justice of the Peace’s Court docket on Monday (14 Aug) imposed an abroad journey ban on former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake.
Yesterday (13 Aug), the Lawyer Basic’s Division instructed the Particular Investigations Unit of the Ministry of Sports activities and Youth Affairs to file legal fees in opposition to the previous nationwide group participant for alleged match-fixing, as adequate proof has been gathered to assist the costs.
The 38-year-old had allegedly approached two cricketers collaborating within the first version of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020 through telephone calls from Dubai, instigating them to ‘repair’ matches throughout the match.
The Lanka Premier League was held from November 27 to December 17, 2020 in Hambantota, Sri Lanka.
In 2020, a media report had alleged that the 38-year-old had contacted two cricketers collaborating within the first version of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020 instigating them into corrupt practices within the inaugural LPL match, by means of telephone calls constructed from Dubai.
The previous Sri Lanka off-spinner nevertheless had refuted the allegations whereas claiming that they have been makes an attempt to defame and slander him. He vehemently denied any connection to him over the allegations.
