SL trying to convince Mahela Jayawardene to take up U-19 job
Cricket | Jul 09, 2021, 03:16 PM ISTAravinda da Silva has said that Sri Lanka Cricket has been trying to convince Jayawardene to take up the U-19 job for a long time.
Aravinda da Silva has said that Sri Lanka Cricket has been trying to convince Jayawardene to take up the U-19 job for a long time.
Three players; Kusal Mendis, Dhanushka Gunathilake and Niroshan Dickwella have been suspended until the completion of inquiry.
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 by a massive 89 runs.
If the dispute is not sorted in due course of time, it could well affect Sri Lanka's bilateral series with India in July.
Perera, who has represented Sri Lanka in 101 ODIs, 22 Tests and 47 T20Is, takes over the reins from Dimuth Karunaratne.
According to an ICC release, "the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process."
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement that Ashantha de Mel has resigned from the post with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
As per the current itinerary, the England squad is scheduled to fly to Sri Lanka on a chartered flight on January 2.
The SLC medical team unit assessed the risks and gave its approval.
Sri Lanka Cricket's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) in collaboration with the ICC is administering the initiatives at the LPL, and relevant officials will be present at every match, event and official functions throughout the tournament at the venue and the hotel.
Already serving suspension on match-fixing charges, Zoysa was charged under the ICC anti-corruption code in November 2018 and was found guilty on all charges.
As per reports, the SLC officials and LPL organisers will meet with Sri Lanka's health ministry on Wednesday to discuss the feasibility of the tournament.
Bangladesh is set to go ahead with its scheduled three-match Test tour of Sri Lanka from September 27. However BCB is unwilling to serve 14-day quarantine.
According to a report, Sri Lanka Cricket executive committee has already given a go ahead to the event.
The Sri Lanka Cricket is reportedly willing to play host to the series, which is scheduled to take place in India.
In the tournament, each franchise will be allowed to pick a maximum of six foreign players in the squad with only four in the final eleven.
The 25-year-old wicket-keeper batsman has represented Sri Lanka in 44 Tests and 76 ODIs
The Sri Lankan Police on Friday ended its investigation into allegations that the country's 2011 World Cup final loss to India was fixed, saying it found no evidence.
Sri Lanka Cricket remains firm on hosting the Lanka Premier League from August 8-22.
SLC feels it has a chance this year to safely host a tournament with significant foreign involvement after the Island Nation managed the COVID-19 crisis better than many other nations.
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