Cricketers face suspension for breaching bio-bubble

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Three national cricketers currently on tour in England are facing the prospect of a suspension by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for breaching bio-bubble protocols.

A video circulated on social media this morning showed vice captain Kusal Mendis and wicket-keeper batsman Niroshan Dickwella on the streets of Durham, which an SLC official confirmed was a breach of the bio-bubble protocols agreed between the England and Wales Cricket Board and SLC.

A third cricketer, notorious for several off-the-field disciplinary incidents, is also believed to have breached the bio-bubble protocols though he was not seen in the widely-circulated video.

SLC is waiting on confirmation from the Team Manager Manuja Kariyapperuma on the authenticity of the video after which the three players will be asked to the return to the country.

(Shehan Daniel)

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Comments - 26

Nipu Monday, 28 June 2021 11:43 AM

No we don't them back here. Seek asylum over there please

ANTON Monday, 28 June 2021 11:44 AM

NO DOUBT , MENDIS WILL REQUEST FOR THIRD UMPIRE'S DECISION.

Beamer Monday, 28 June 2021 11:44 AM

This is what we call " Gamayata Magic".

Nishantha Dantanarayana Monday, 28 June 2021 11:52 AM

The whole Country is waiting to see SL Cricket Board's prompt action on this. No wonder that they can't even feel the ball hitting the bat.

Liberal One Monday, 28 June 2021 11:55 AM

Irony is without this video been circulated these two will be playing the 1st ODI. Do they want us to believe that the rest of the team didn't know that they were out enjoying the streets of UK?

confused_silva Monday, 28 June 2021 11:55 AM

Ayyo then they should also be allowed to call someone to bring their pads and bats when they are getting transported to quaruntine?

Patriot Abroad Monday, 28 June 2021 11:56 AM

We can go through the humiliation of defeat but how can we go through the humiliation once this news get out that our players were sent home for disciplinary reasons even after a series white wash?

Neo Monday, 28 June 2021 11:57 AM

I feel for the Sri Lankans who have to go through this when Indians rub this in their faces on Monday at the office.

Shahan Samarasinghe Monday, 28 June 2021 12:04 PM

Not suspension, the real punishment should be "Sack" then only it will be a lesson to others.

Jal Perera Monday, 28 June 2021 12:05 PM

Throw them out from SL Cricket, we don't need such idiots hereafter in our national team.

N SENA Monday, 28 June 2021 12:14 PM

BAN THEM FOR AT LEAST 2 YEARS

ravin Monday, 28 June 2021 12:22 PM

What suspension? Enough prof. Sack them ASAP and no more inclusion to any team or club.

gagana Monday, 28 June 2021 12:26 PM

good riddance

Shan Monday, 28 June 2021 12:28 PM

SLC management are all irresponsible goons. To select these players for the team. All they care about is money.

NIHAL Monday, 28 June 2021 12:30 PM

A rain of failing Srilankens home and overseas as well,

Srilankan Monday, 28 June 2021 12:36 PM

Good news for Srilankan Fans,........

Srilankan Monday, 28 June 2021 12:36 PM

Good news for Srilankan Fans,........

Eichmann Bernhard (Germany) Monday, 28 June 2021 12:36 PM

Are cricket players special? Other people are punished and the chricket is not allowed to play. That's

Roger Galpihilla Monday, 28 June 2021 12:44 PM

Banda goes to Town.

Bola Bindumathi Monday, 28 June 2021 04:23 PM

Bola gahannath baa. Bole athule innath baa.

Basila Monday, 28 June 2021 04:51 PM

make basil as the manager of the cricket team all sorted.

Lion Monday, 28 June 2021 09:09 PM

UK should not be issuing visas to Sri Lankan’s. They will bring nothing positive to your country.

Punchi Banda Tuesday, 29 June 2021 10:51 AM

They come from a country that pays cursory attention to rules and the law. So if they have erred it is not their fault. This is how they have been brought up.

N SENA Tuesday, 29 June 2021 01:08 PM

WHEN ARE THEY ARRIVING? WANT TO GO AND GREET THEM WITH GARLANDS

R. Anthony Tuesday, 29 June 2021 02:53 PM

Isn't the Kettle, calling the Pot "BLACK" . Think about it before you Condemn and Discard. Srilanka Cricket, over to you.

Russ von Bergheim Sunday, 04 July 2021 10:15 AM

Hasn’t Dickwella broken team rules on previous occasions?

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