SLC elections: Dayasiri inquires into objections against candidates

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The Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekera conducted an inquiry today into some of the objections made against candidates contesting the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections next month.

Among those present at the inquiry were former SLC administrator Thilanga Sumathipala and former captain and Minister of Ports and Aviation Arjuna Ranatunga.

Speaking to the media after the inquiry, Mr. Sumathipala, who is also the deupty speaker of parliament, said, "There were objections to some of the nominations for the Sri Lanka Cricket elections and the Sports Ministry conducted an inquiry today, where he brought them forward, and allowed us to respond, with considerations about the Sports Law and Sri Lanka Cricket constitution. The results of the inquiry along with the Minister’s final decision could be made public tomorrow."

Meanwhile, Ranatunga said that some of the objections raised against him were a personal attack and that he hoped to bring SLC administration in line with the policies of good governance.

“There was an allegation against me saying that I had thrown away some matches while I was playing, but those have been disproved in the past. This is a personal attack against me. There was no proof to back the objections that were made and I have no issues with this inquiry,” Ranatunga said.

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Comments - 9

TDM Friday, 11 December 2015 04:11 AM

What about your brother who have rob the board

Sincere Friday, 11 December 2015 09:02 AM

Will he push another brother in as he did in the Port??

CM Friday, 11 December 2015 09:22 AM

Why do you want to Bring the Former CM into this....

garawi Friday, 11 December 2015 09:47 AM

Ranatunga and Thilang a should stick to the primary jobs they already have or resign them before contesting SLC. It is unfair to grab more and more jobs where the job can well be done by a person who has no other primary responsibility.

CITIZEN Friday, 11 December 2015 10:25 AM

"Sorry, that rogue did not give me anything out of the loot!"

dean Friday, 11 December 2015 10:26 AM

third grade jokers first is sports and last is sports that should be the aim.

Kusum Friday, 11 December 2015 10:36 AM

Mr minister pl do not allow family to run our cricket. We have the experience. Do not forget that . Thank you.

Ray Friday, 11 December 2015 10:53 AM

Power greed at its finest trying to crawl back and cling on to SLC somehow. via DM iOS App

Muhandiram Friday, 11 December 2015 10:50 AM

Politicians, particularly Ministers, MPs and Provincial Councillors, must be Barred from contesting for positions in Sports bodies. More so in SLC where a lot of money is involved and foreign trips abound.

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