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Sri Lanka controversies
Mon, July 25 2016
Muttiah Muralitharan: I am not a traitor; Sri Lanka have not used my services
Stung by criticism on social media, Muralitharan recently posted a video on YouTube in which he defended his decision to help the Australians.
Thu, May 12 2016
Mahela Jayawardene: ICC should allow players until proven guilty
Kusal Perera spoke about being under tremendous mental stress after he was tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid.
Tue, January 19 2016
Angelo Mathews: Kusal Perera, Rangana Herath confessed being approached by bookies in alleged match-fixing scandal
Mathews added this is about a player approach, no investigation against any of the cricketers.
Mon, January 18 2016
Sri Lanka suspend bowling coach facing allegations of match-fixing during West Indies Test series
Anusha Samaranayake has been suspended for two months by SLC as a result of the allegations.
Fri, January 15 2016
Rangana Herath, Kusal Perera questioned over alleged match-fixing scandal
The FCID investigation began following a complaint lodged by the Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera.
Wed, December 16 2015
Sri Lanka sports minister defends Kusal Perera after cricketer fails drugs test
Sri Lanka had earlier recalled wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera from New Zealand after he tested positive for a banned steroid.
Wed, June 03 2015
Sri Lanka Cricket suspends 128 bowlers for suspect bowling action
Sri Lankan cricket administrators have decided to follow the footsteps of the ICC.
Wed, May 27 2015
Sri Lanka Cricket sacks 3 officials involved in alleged sex scandal
An internal inquiry found two of them guilty of sexual harassment and a third of improper conduct.
Sun, October 12 2014
Sachithra Senanayake hopeful of early comeback in international cricket
The ICC had ruled that Senanayake should not be permitted to bowl until he has undertaken remedial work.
Sun, July 27 2014
Sachithra Senanayake banned from bowling in international cricket
The bowler was found guilty of exceeding the 15 degree elbow extension threshold.