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SLC responds to Sports Minister's revelations; calls for fair probe
20 November 2023 11:38 am - 7 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has once again responded to Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe's disclosure of confidential letters sent by the SLC to the International Cricket Council (ICC) before the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket.
The SLC today dismissed claims that it had forced the ICC to suspend Sri Lanka from international cricket. The SLC called the allegations baseless, malicious and without merit.
SLC said that the Minister's statements were tainted with malice and appeared to be orchestrated to instigate the public, creating undue influence on pending and emerging matters related to the affairs of SLC.
While highlighting the obligation of ICC directors, including the SLC president, to respect objectives outlined in the ICC's Memorandum of Association, the SLC said the Minister lacks the understanding of cricket intricacies.
SLC clarified that actions taken were in the best interest of the cricket administration in Sri Lanka, countering the Minister's claims of corruption and malpractice based on a Special Audit report. SLC emphasized that the audit report found no evidence of corrupt conduct, and the minister's repeated allegations appeared to be politically motivated.
Addressing the obligation to operate autonomously without government interference, SLC accused the Minister of causing harm to the organization by contravening ICC principles.
"The Minister of Sports has taken the unprecedented step of communicating with the ICC and its full members, making false claims that SLC officials were involved in corruption and malpractices based on a Special Audit report. However, it is crucial to emphasize that the said audit report did not reveal any corrupt conduct or malpractices, and the ICC and its Members were well aware of the groundlessness of these allegations," SLC stated.
SLC accused the Minister of Sports of pursuing a different agenda through media manipulation, without pursuing legal avenues to address the allegations.
Meanwhile, SLC urged a fair and unbiased examination of the facts.
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N.M. Perera Monday, 20 November 2023 11:45 AM
Hand in Glove with the named Rajapakshas who bankrupted Sri Lanka.
VJ Monday, 20 November 2023 01:05 PM
SLC has been mismanaged for decades. Only when the team performs badly, every one is looking to blame somebody. Someone misled the minister into this crisis by suggesting that he could emerge as a champion if he takes a few bold actions. All Sri Lankans love the game and by projecting himself as the savior of the sport, he could even become the next president. This someone is using the minister to take over SLC. Poor minister is now struggling to come out this hole.
Sambo Monday, 20 November 2023 01:11 PM
Allegations and rejections where is all this going to end. Why is the cricket board hanging on to their positions if they even a little shame in them.There is no smoke without a fire.
syed ahmed adeel kawish Monday, 20 November 2023 03:30 PM
FALSE Desisgn Srilnkan suspention . ICC may consider again
Wimal Tuesday, 21 November 2023 04:57 AM
Shamil has misrepresented facts to prevent cr.inial indictment against him by saying Rugby and football bodies were banned by Roshan. Infact they were banned by the international community due to corruption
N,S, Nanayakkara Tuesday, 21 November 2023 08:41 AM
This sports minister destroyed Srilanka football, Srilanka Rugby, and now he is trying to destroy Srilanka cricket. Kick him out. This lier should be replaced by S.B. DISSANAYAKE.
A Shocked Cricket Fan Tuesday, 21 November 2023 10:19 AM
Corrupt and inept SLC Executives are responsible for the shocking performance of setting up 3 World Records in the recently concluded 2023 World Cup. SL will not be a direct entry to the next World Cup but will have to qualify after playing against teams like USA, PNG, Hong Kong, and Nepal. SL Cricket will continue to go down the hill unless corrupt and clueless Executives are thrown out.
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