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Mahindananda Aluthgamage
Tue, March 26 2013
IPL 2013: Sri Lanka Cricket awaits Indian government’s advise on participation of its players
Barely a week before its inauguration, the participation of top Sri Lankan players in the high-profile IPL was thrown into jeopardy after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha refused to host them in view of the prevailing anti-Sinhalese sentiments in the state.
Mon, March 25 2013
Sri Lanka Cricket presidency race: Thilanga Sumathipala’s nomination rejected
Thilanga Sumathipala, the front-runner to become the head of Sri Lanka Cricket, has been disqualified to contest the election next month.
Sun, March 03 2013
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka thrown into disarray by players row
Sri Lanka's upcoming Test series against Bangladesh was thrown into disarray after the country's cricketers refused to sign central contracts due to a pay dispute despite an extended deadline that ended on Sunday.
Mon, January 28 2013
Sanath Jayasuriya to head Sri Lanka’s new selection panel
Sri Lanka has revamped its cricket selection panel with a new team under its new chairman, Sanath Jayasuriya, the country's Sports Ministry announced in Colombo on Monday.
Sun, January 06 2013
Sri Lanka sports minister mulling over tough decisions after drubbing Down Under
After the team's 0-3 humiliating loss to Australia, Sri Lanka sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on Sunday said that some tough decisions should be taken.
Wed, November 21 2012
Sri Lanka minister backs Haroon Lorgat’s report on reforms
Sri Lanka Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage is in agreement with the former ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat's report, which has advocated sweeping changes to the way Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is administered and the game is managed in the island.
Thu, November 15 2012
Sri Lankan minister seeks probe into match-fixing allegations
Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage wants Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to probe the match-fixing allegations, involving Sri Lanka, by British journalist Ed Hawkins in his recent book.
Wed, October 24 2012
Sri Lanka government to frame laws for eradicating corruption in cricket
Sri Lanka government will soon be framing anti-corruption laws to eradicate the possibility of match fixing in cricket, Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has told the Parliament.
Sat, June 23 2012
Sri Lanka Sports Minister warns life ban on sportsmen found doping
Sri Lankan Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has warned sportsmen with strict punishment, including life ban on those found guilty of doping.
Wed, June 13 2012
Will Sri Lanka Cricket ban Lasith Malinga for refusing to sign contract?
By CricketCountry Staff
Lasith Malinga may be banned from the Sri Lankan team as he refused to sign a contract with the Sri Lankan cricket board.