‘They’ve had bad records in their career’: De Silva wants ‘suitable punishment’ for Mendis, Dickwella & Gunathilaka
3 years, 8 months ago

‘They’ve had bad records in their career’: De Silva wants ‘suitable punishment’ for Mendis, Dickwella & Gunathilaka

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Aravinda de Silva has lashed out at Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka, suggesting a strict disciplinary against them for violating the bio-secure protocol in England. Aravinda de Silva All the three Lankan players were found guilty of breaching the Covid protocols during Sri Lanka’s recently-concluded tour of England. Speaking on a television talk show, as quoted by dailynews.lk, De Silva asserted that the players should have understood the responsibility of representing their country and remained inside the bio-bubble. The 1996 World Cup winner also highlighted the poor track record of Mendis, Dickwella and Gunathilaka in terms of discipline and added they have gone unpunished.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne says Kusal Mendis still not fit, Niroshan Dickwella back for first Test
3 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne says Kusal Mendis still not fit, Niroshan Dickwella back for first Test

Firstpost  

Both Dickwella and Mendis were banned for a year for breaching bio-bubble protocols during Sri Lanka’s tour of England last year. Mohali: Pacer Kusal Mendis’ hamstring injury continues to keep him out but wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is back after serving a one-year ban for a bio-bubble breach, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday unveiling his line-up for the …

India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back
3 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back

The Hindu  

Pacer Kusal Mendis' hamstring injury continues to keep him out but wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is back after serving a one-year ban for a bio-bubble breach, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday unveiling his line-up for the opening Test against India. Both Dickwella and Mendis were banned for a year for breaching bio-bubble protocols during Sri Lanka's tour of …

Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Danushka Gunathilaka banned for one year, fined 10 million rupees: SLC
3 years, 8 months ago

Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Danushka Gunathilaka banned for one year, fined 10 million rupees: SLC

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday banned senior players Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka for one year and also imposed a fine of 10 million Sri Lankan rupees on them for breaching COVID-19 protocols on the tour of UK last month. They also faced a disciplinary committee headed by a retired judge, which recommended two year bans for Mendis …

SLC hands Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka one-year bans, fine for bio-bubble breach in UK
3 years, 8 months ago

SLC hands Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka one-year bans, fine for bio-bubble breach in UK

Firstpost  

The trio was caught on camera on the streets of Durham during the limited-overs series, which was a bio-bubble breach and they were sent back home midway into the tour and were suspended. Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday banned senior players Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka for one year and also imposed a fine of 10 million …

Dickwella, Mendis, Gunathilaka banned for one year, fined 10 million rupees: Sri Lanka Cricket
3 years, 8 months ago

Dickwella, Mendis, Gunathilaka banned for one year, fined 10 million rupees: Sri Lanka Cricket

Hindustan Times  

The Sri Lanka cricket on Friday handed a one-year ban to the trio of Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwell for breaching the bio-secure bubble on the tour of the UK last month. The cricket board has also imposed a fine of 10 million Sri Lankan rupees on them. Earlier on Thursday, a disciplinary committee headed by a retired …

Sri Lanka Cricket disciplinary committee recommends two-year bans for Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis
3 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket disciplinary committee recommends two-year bans for Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis

The Hindu  

The five-member disciplinary committee formed by Sri Lanka Cricket has recommended a two-year ban for batsmen Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis with an 18-month sanction for wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella for their recent breach of bio-secure bubble during their tour of the United Kingdom. In late June, they were found to have breached the COVID-19 safety bio-bubble in Durham ahead of …

Five-member panel to probe Sri Lanka cricketers' breach
3 years, 8 months ago

Five-member panel to probe Sri Lanka cricketers' breach

India TV News  

Ahead of the limited-overs series against India, Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday instituted a five-member panel to probe the bio-bubble breach by Kusal Mendis, Dhanushka Gunathilake and Niroshan Dickwella during the national team's tour of England. "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of a 5-member panel to inquire into the alleged misconduct of three players, namely Kusal Mendis, …

India vs Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella dropped from squad for upcoming series
3 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella dropped from squad for upcoming series

Firstpost  

Colombo: Three Sri Lankan cricket players ordered to leave the tour of England on disciplinary grounds will be dropped from a home series against India in July, officials said Wednesday. Dubbed the “terrible trio” by media, vice-captain Kusal Mendis, opener Danushka Gunathilaka and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella returned home Tuesday. Sri Lanka Cricket officials said an inquiry into how they left …

Sri Lanka's Mendis, Dickwella, Gunathilaka dropped from India series, likely to face 1-year bans
3 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka's Mendis, Dickwella, Gunathilaka dropped from India series, likely to face 1-year bans

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka cricketers Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, and Danushka Gunathilaka were dropped from the limited-overs series against India starting next month and are likely to face a ban of 12 months for breaching the bio-bubble in England. Kusal Mendis with Niroshand Dickwella The trio, dropped from the ongoing ODI series against England, landed in Sri Lanka on Tuesday afternoon. Dickwella, …

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella suspended for bio-bubble breach in England
3 years, 9 months ago

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country. The two, along with opener Danushka Gunathilaka, were seen roaming the streets of Durham after the final T20 international on Sunday night, which Sri Lanka lost …

Sri Lanka cricketers roam in England streets after losing T20I, get suspended for breaching bio-bubble protocol
3 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka cricketers roam in England streets after losing T20I, get suspended for breaching bio-bubble protocol

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka put in a disappointing display in their T20 international series against England. Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country. The two, along with opener Danushka Gunathilaka, were seen roaming the streets …

Sri Lanka team manager to submit report on alleged misconduct by player
4 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka team manager to submit report on alleged misconduct by player

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday instructed its national team manager to submit a report on allegations of sexual misconduct involving a promising player and a female member of their medical staff. Sri Lankan cricket found itself in the middle of an ugly controversy after multiple reports in the local media hinted at a spin bowling all-rounder in his 20s being …

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda De Silva questioned over 2011 World Cup final match-fixing allegation
4 years, 8 months ago

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda De Silva questioned over 2011 World Cup final match-fixing allegation

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan police on Tuesday said it has questioned former national selection committee chairman Aravinda de Silva over ex-Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s allegation that the national cricket team’s loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by “certain parties”. A special police investigation unit recorded Mr. Aluthgamage’s statement last week. De Silva, who was the man …

Sri Lanka police questions former chief selector Aravinda de Silva over 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation
4 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka police questions former chief selector Aravinda de Silva over 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation

India TV News  

The Sri Lankan police on Tuesday said it has questioned former national selection committee chairman Aravinda de Silva over ex-Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegation that the national cricket team's loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by "certain parties". A special police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage's statement last week. De Silva, who was the man of …

Lanka police questions De Silva over 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation
4 years, 9 months ago

Lanka police questions De Silva over 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation

The Hindu  

The Sri Lankan police on Tuesday said it has questioned former national selection committee chairman Aravinda de Silva over ex-Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s allegation that the national cricket team’s loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by “certain parties“. A special police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage’s statement last week. De Silva, who was the man of …

None of current national players under ICC probe: Sri Lanka Cricket
4 years, 9 months ago

None of current national players under ICC probe: Sri Lanka Cricket

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket has said that none of the current national players are under investigation being carried out by the Anti-Corruption Unit of the International Cricket Council. The reports said Alahapperuma had said that three Sri Lanka cricketers were being probed by the ICC for match-fixing. "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that none of the current national players are …

Sri Lanka Cricket says three former players in ICC graft probe
4 years, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket says three former players in ICC graft probe

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council is investigating three former Sri Lankan players over alleged corruption, officials said Wednesday, in the latest scandal to hit the sport in the country. “What the honourable minister actually mentioned was about an investigation launched by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit against three former Sri Lanka players and not the current national players,” the board said in …

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends two caught in pitch-fixing sting
6 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends two caught in pitch-fixing sting

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Sunday suspended a player and a groundsman who allegedly agreed to tamper with the pitch to alter the result of an upcoming Test against England, as police launched an investigation into the claims. The Sri Lankan board said that it had suspended the curator of the Galle International Stadium as well as a professional player, who …

ICC investigating corruption scandal in Sri Lanka
6 years, 10 months ago

ICC investigating corruption scandal in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has launched an investigation into corruption allegations in the sport made in a documentary to be aired by news organisation Al Jazeera on Sunday. “The ICC is aware of an investigation into corruption in cricket by a news organisation and as you would expect we will take the contents of the programme and any allegations it …

ICC investigating cricket corruption scandal in Sri Lanka
6 years, 10 months ago

ICC investigating cricket corruption scandal in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has launched an investigation into corruption allegations in the sport made in a documentary to be aired by news organisation Al Jazeera on Sunday. “We have made repeated requests that all evidence and supporting materials relating to corruption in cricket is released immediately to enable us to undertake a full and comprehensive investigation.” The Australian newspaper …

Sri Lanka allows banned cricketer Chamara Silva to play in domestic matches after appeal
7 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka allows banned cricketer Chamara Silva to play in domestic matches after appeal

Firstpost  

Chamara Silva, who played in all formats of international cricket for the Sri Lankan national team until 2011, was banned for two years from all cricket-related activities. Colombo: Former Sri Lanka player Chamara Silva has been given temporary relief to participate in domestic matches after appealing his two-year ban for misconduct, the country’s cricket board said on Sunday. Last month, …

Sri Lanka Cricket bans Chamara Silva for 2 yrs on fixing charges
7 years, 6 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket bans Chamara Silva for 2 yrs on fixing charges

India TV News  

Former Sri Lanka batsman Chamara Silva has been handed a two-year ban from cricket-related activities for breaching the spirit of the game during a Tier-B first-class match earlier this year, which was probed for alleged match-fixing. Sri Lanka Cricket's announcement came after a seven-month inquiry into events of the third day of the Panadura Cricket Club v Kalutara Physical Culture …

Niroshan Dickwella fined for violating ICC code
7 years, 8 months ago

Niroshan Dickwella fined for violating ICC code

ABP News  

Galle: Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella has been fined 30 percent of his match fee and received two demerit points for breaching the International Cricket Council's code of conduct during the first One-Day International against Zimbabwe here. "All level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official warning, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match …

Niroshan Dickwella fined for violating ICC code
7 years, 8 months ago

Niroshan Dickwella fined for violating ICC code

ABP News  

Galle: Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella has been fined 30 percent of his match fee and received two demerit points for breaching the International Cricket Council's code of conduct during the first One-Day International against Zimbabwe here. "All level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official warning, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match …

ICC Should Impose Life Ban On Fixers: Murali
14 years, 6 months ago

ICC Should Impose Life Ban On Fixers: Murali

India TV News  

Centurion: International Cricket Council should impose life ban on the Pakistani players if they are found guilty of spot-fixing, Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan said here. Muralitharan joined the likes of Shane Warne and Daniel Vettori in demanding life ban on the three Pakistan cricketers -- Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamir -- if they are found guilty …

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