SLC apologize for prize-money mistake at the end of first Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued an apology for an embarrassing mistake during the presentation ceremony at the conclusion of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was handed a presentation cheque that showed two different amounts in prize money, an image of which was widely circulated on social media.

The cheque shows the prize money to be US dollars 2000 in writing, but US dollars 5000 in figures.

While clarifying that the winning team received US dollars 5000, SLC in a media statement said, "We express our regret for the error that was caused in the ‘presentation cheque’ awarded to the winner of the concluded 1st test match between the two teams."

"The post-match presentation awards are prepared by the Ground Rights Holder for Sri Lanka’s inbound tours, which in this case is ITW Consulting, which has acquired the rights for the period of 2023–27."

"Nevertheless, Sri Lanka Cricket, as the governing body of the game, will take total responsibility for the mishap and wish to promise the cricket-loving public that in the future, steps will be taken to ensure that such ‘errors' are avoided," SLC also said in its statement.

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Spartacus Thursday, 20 July 2023 07:17 PM

This is the education level of our southern yakkos. No wonder we are a truly failed nation in all aspects.

Suren Fonseka Thursday, 20 July 2023 07:29 PM

When I was the accountant at my former Company, I used to do this when the Company was low on funds.

Fahim Baksh Thursday, 20 July 2023 08:01 PM

What a shame. Should have given to a Pettah businessman to write the Cheque.

Jagath Leanage Thursday, 20 July 2023 08:14 PM

Damn shame .

Jude Thursday, 20 July 2023 08:39 PM

SLC cannot execute simple task, and it's embarrassing.

johan Thursday, 20 July 2023 08:46 PM

We have crooks and inefficient guys in every institution.This is not a wonder in SL

L De Silva Thursday, 20 July 2023 09:13 PM

Can't even get a simple thing like right #Sri Lanka Cricket!!! What a bunch of utter Losers!!! Imagine how they must be managing their actual finances!!??? The person responsible for putting the country through this humiliation must be FIRED immediately!! If not, there'll be many such mistakes with no punishment for sheer carelessness and incompetence!!!

DJ Thursday, 20 July 2023 09:23 PM

Nothing new, sack the whole lot in SLC. More shame. SLC will catch a ground boy and sack him.

roni Thursday, 20 July 2023 09:37 PM

There may be a large contingent of uneducated persons in this group. No wonder 15 players and 17 officials go on tour. Disgrace and it only reflects on the Nation already known as a failed state.

Ganesh Thursday, 20 July 2023 10:19 PM

Forget cheques, check out how some of roads in Colombo have been spelt and named.

sammy cooper Thursday, 20 July 2023 10:42 PM

This is why SL is still a developing country! Need attention to detail!

Hussain Khadim Thursday, 20 July 2023 11:21 PM

It is an typo error…….my Lankan Friends Pls take it easy………. May God Bless u all I Love Srilanka.

Anthony. R Thursday, 20 July 2023 11:46 PM

This is SriLanka Cricket board, top to bottom very capable crooks, imagine what their actual finances be ???????? Shame

Hiran Mario Friday, 21 July 2023 12:45 AM

Absolutely hilarious! These big shots at the cricket board thinks they know all. It’s a shame. Get it right guys. I personally know it’s a totally messed up place the cricket board.

cricket fan Friday, 21 July 2023 07:03 AM

This is a disgrace a deliberate attempt to cheat the Pakistanis the winning team who were initially not expected to win and got it wrong.

Winston D Olivera Friday, 21 July 2023 08:48 AM

It’s Good SLC has tendered a Apology. Let’s hope the Authorities do a better job in the Future..But it’s so funny that no one noticed this Blunder even the presenter interviewing the Winner so up close. So SLC. Should at least nominate a Person to oversee their 3rd party contractors..

Mahendra Fernando Friday, 21 July 2023 09:49 AM

What a howler!

D S de Silva Friday, 21 July 2023 10:14 AM

Shame on you SLC and the board. Get rid of the entire mob and bring in people who can do a decent job. This is disgraceful!

Asoka Goonawardena Friday, 21 July 2023 10:44 AM

SLC cannot even write a cheque properly How can they run such institution. May be this all because rob mentality among the Officials

Tom Jones. Friday, 21 July 2023 12:56 PM

We are boasting our education as one of the best. We now know our correct correct standard. Bloody disgrAce. Chairman cricket should be sacked.

Cherath Friday, 21 July 2023 01:19 PM

A government spokesman might say, "you know, it can happen in any country..." NO IT DOESN'T, WILL NOT, HAS NOT" (Just shows the non existence of proof checking in the country)

Observer Friday, 21 July 2023 02:34 PM

The Cheque would have been signed by One/ Two Officials ? Who are the blind idiot/s ?

True Lankan Saturday, 22 July 2023 01:21 PM

@hussain Khadim : a simple typo could not be rectified? are they that ignorant?

Ranjith Samaranayake Wednesday, 26 July 2023 06:55 PM

Some institutions such as SLC

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