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ICC auditors determined no corruption at SLC – Shammi

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva says the International Cricket Council (ICC) has determined that no financial malpractice has taken place involving the SLC.

Addressing the media today (Nov 22), Shammi Silva said the ICC had investigated the report issued by Sri Lanka’s Auditor General on alleged financial malpractice by the SLC.

“The ICC through its auditing unit and relevant officials investigated the report and found that no financial malpractice has taken place at the hands of the SLC. The ICC has determined that there was no financial malpractice as claimed,” he said.

Giving details on the ICC’s recent meeting, the SLC President further revealed that discussing Sri Lanka’s cricket crisis, the ICC Board said this was complete political interference, including from the Parliament.

“A 45-minute discussion was held on Sri Lanka’s issue. I was placed as an observer during the meeting, where I was not permitted to be involved in the decision-making process, but only allowed to answer questions,” he said.

Shammi Silva went on to note that, however, the ICC had agreed to allow Sri Lanka to host and play bilateral and ICC tournaments despite the recent suspension.

“The ICC was clear on its rule stating that a suspended nation cannot host a tournament, due to which the Under-19 Cricket World Cup was moved to South Africa. However, upon requests from us, the ICC agreed that Sri Lanka has the right to host bilateral cricket tournaments and will be allowed to play both bilateral and ICC tournaments despite the ICC suspension,” he said.

Shammi Silva added that the ICC had agreed to issue controlled financing to the SLC, and had refrained from completely suspending funds, based on an appeal by the SLC in this regard.

“Therefore, we will be required to report every expenditure to them, sending bills back and forth to receive the funds for the specific payments from now onwards, he said.

(NewsWire)

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SL women’s squad for NZ tour, announced

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A 16-member Sri Lanka Women’s Squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee to tour New Zealand later this week.
The team, captained by Chamari Athapaththu, will leave the country on Feb. 22 and will play 03 ODIs and 03 T20Is.

The ODIs will be played on 04th, 07th and 09th of March, while the T20Is will be played on the 14th, 16th and 18th of March. 

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Sri Lanka clinches ODI series with 174-run win over Australia

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Hosts Sri Lanka dampened Australia’s preparations as they recorded a thumping 174-run victory in the second ODI to seal the series 2-0 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

With their Champions Trophy preparations already staggered by the absence of their star pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis (retired), the series defeat serves as a huge blow to the ODI World Cup world champions.

After opting to bat first, Charith Asalanka’s men put on a hefty 281/5 on the board on the back of wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis’ stroke-filled century. Captain Asalanka and Janith Liyanage then provided a strong finish with their 35-ball 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket. While Asalanka remained unbeaten on 78 off 66 balls, Liyanage struck 32 in 21 balls.

Source: Indian Express

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SLC announces 16-member squad for ODI series

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia.

The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14.

Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.

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