Sri Lanka retains officials under investigation

Members of the women's team were reportedly forced to perform sexual favours in order to retain their spot in the side

Members of the women’s team were reportedly forced to perform sexual favours in order to retain their spot in the side

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Despite being under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct, Sri Lanka have retained the officials in charge of the country’s women’s team for the their upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates.

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Nepal cricketers end boycott

“It’s the first time for players to be involved in the decision-making process and it’s a great initiative”

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Nepal’s cricketers have ended their boycott after they decided to create an advisory committee that would work hand-in-hand with the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) in helping develop cricket in the country.

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Sri Lanka’s sports ministry want SLC to inject money into grassroots development

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“Nationally, there is no more important sport than cricket, and it’s vital that the opportunity to play is available to people everywhere”

Sri Lanka’s sports ministry have called on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to divert 10 per cent of their revenue to help with the development of grassroots cricket from the start of next year, a ministry spokesman has revealed.

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SLPL to go ahead as planned

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Aluthgamage’s claims of franchise owners pulling out have been dismissed

The Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) is set to go ahead as planned after sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage told Ceylon Today that franchise owners were starting to withdraw their support and funding.

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