The Sri Lankan Cricket Board Denies Allegations of Misconduct by Players
In a recent development, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board has vehemently denied allegations made by a media outlet regarding the conduct of its players during the recent T20 World Cup. The board released a statement on Tuesday categorically labeling the report as “entirely false, fabricated, and baseless”.
The article in question, published in a weekend newspaper on July 7, claimed that Sri Lankan cricketers engaged in a drinking party within the confines of the team hotel before their match against South Africa on June 3 in New York, which resulted in a six-wicket defeat for the team.
In response to these allegations, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board issued a statement clarifying the situation. “SLC categorically and strongly refutes the contents of the article and confirms that no such incidents, as described, have occurred. Therefore, SLC states unequivocally that the news report is entirely false, fabricated, and baseless,” the statement read.
The T20 World Cup performance of Sri Lanka was underwhelming, with the team managing to secure only a single win throughout the tournament. Despite a victory against the Netherlands, it was not enough to propel them further in the competition. The team faced tough challenges in the group stage, suffering defeats at the hands of South Africa and Bangladesh.
The SLC expressed their disappointment with the false reporting, stating, “We vehemently believe that such false reporting unfairly damages the reputation of Sri Lanka Cricket, its officials, and the players.” In light of these allegations, the SLC has requested the respective newspaper to publish a ‘Right of Reply’ to address and rectify the damage caused.
