SLC clarifies media reports accusing national player of misbehaving with a female health official

January 21, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket statement

SLC wishes to submit the following clarification pertaining to several media reports, published in the recent days which purported to have been claimed that a national player, who is currently in the test squad playing against England and a female health official assigned to the team have misbehaved inappropriately.

In consideration of the seriousness of the alleged incident which was reported by the
mainstream Media, SLC has instructed the Team Manager Mr. Asantha De Mel to
submit a report into the incident forthwith in order to find out the veracity of the said
news reports.

SLC wishes to state that once the Team Manager submits his report, an inquiry will be conducted into the alleged incident, if the findings of the report warrant such an
inquiry.

SLC holds a zero-tolerance policy against misbehavior and stern action will be taken
against any party if proven guilty.