Two of the three cricketers, who were banned in England for violating COVID-19 norms, are reportedly planning to move to the USA and resume their careers there. Sri Lanka bans Danushka Gunathilaka, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis for 2 years Cricket After board he was seen roaming the streets of Durham in clear violation of the COVID-19 rules. Two out of three are now planning to leave the country. One has already called USA officials while the other may do so in the coming weeks.
If they say yes to USA, they will earn USD 125,000 per year; These players have reportedly received solid support from a Sri Lankan legend in their new found cricketing mission.
“The said arrangement is for the United States at $125,000 per year, playing for three years. In his investigation, the player proved to be a lie before the Disciplinary Committee on a fatal accident, which he had committed some time ago. Now he is serving his sentence. They are trying to target the CEO of SLC.
“This legend is a good friend of the player manager of two players who are now trying to leave the country. Famous in the cricket world for playing secret double games,” said the source.
The five-member disciplinary committee had earlier recommended two-year bans for batsmen Danushka Gunathilaka and Kusal Mendis, along with an 18-month sanction for wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella. In late June, he was found to have breached the COVID safety bio-bubble in Durham ahead of the three-match ODI series against England. He was overlooked for selection for the ongoing ODI and T20 series with the visiting Indians
SLC Statement:
“As a result of the recommendations made by an independent panel of inquiry appointed by Sri Lanka Cricket, under the charges;
1. Violating the team management’s COVID-19 safety guidelines, instructions and regulations and by the said Act endangering the safety of the said players, fellow team members and others involved in the said tour, and;
2. Violating the team management’s instructions and regulations regarding team curfew by not staying in the hotel room till 10.30 pm,
3. Sri Lanka cricket and the country are being defamed by such antics
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