Sri Lanka Sports Min says 3 cricketers from nation being probed by ICC for match-fixing

Sri Lanka's sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma, on Wednesday, revealed that at least three of island nation's cricketers were being probed for match-fixing by ICC. Speaking to reporters, Sports Minister apologized for lack of discipline and character in sports in Sri Lanka. However, he did t take up names of players involved in probe r revealed if y were players from present team or former cricketers. 

"SLC strongly believes that what hourable minister actually mentioned was about an investigation launched by ICC anti-corruption unit against three former Sri Lanka players and t current national players," a SLC statement said. 

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Sri Lankan pacer Shehan Madushanka faces charges against him after he was busted for possession of drugs. Commenting on incident, Dullas Alahaperruma said that it was very sad and that country had placed high hopes on bowler. 

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SLC suspends Madushanka 

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board suspended Shehan Madushanka from all forms of cricket after he was detained by police on May 25 for alleged possession of illegal drugs. In an official statement released, Sri Lankan Board stated that suspension will remain intact until a full inquiry is conducted by SLC into matter.

"Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend Shehan Madushanka from all forms of cricket, with immediate effect. decision was taken following player was arrested by Police and later sent on remand custody for alleged possession of illegal drugs," official SLC statement

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Picked a hat-trick on debut

right-arm pace bowler took a hat-trick against Bangladesh on his one-day international debut in January 2018. He also played two T20 matches against Bangladesh in 2018 but has t played an international since due to injuries. So far, youngster has only made a solitary One Day International appearance, featured in two T20Is and four List-A matches. Meanwhile, all global sporting events have eir been postponed or canceled due to global pandemic. England's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka was postponed as well.

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