Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issues a statement after the arrest of former India Under-19 cricketer Manjot Kalra, who is accused of corrupt practices connected to the Lanka Premier League (LPL). SLC says it is maintaining its zero-tolerance approach to corruption and that the league’s anti-corruption framework remains in place. The board adds that it will fully cooperate with Sri Lanka Police’s special investigation unit handling the matter. SLC also states that the investigation does not affect the tournament’s scheduled continuation, indicating the LPL proceeds as planned. The statement presents the arrest as part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged corruption-related conduct during the league, and it emphasizes that SLC aims to protect the competition’s integrity. Overall, both outlets report the same sequence of events: Kalra’s arrest, SLC’s public clarification of its anti-corruption stance, cooperation with investigators, and assurances that the LPL schedule continues.
Sri Lanka Cricket reaffirms zero-tolerance after Manjot Kalra arrest linked to LPL
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issues a statement after the arrest of former India Under-19 cricketer Manjot Kalra, who is accused of corrupt practices connected to the Lanka Premier League (LPL). SLC says i...
- Manjot Kalra, a former India Under-19 player, is arrested in connection with alleged corrupt practices during the LPL.
- Sri Lanka Cricket reaffirms a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption.
- SLC says it will cooperate with Sri Lanka Police’s special investigation unit.
- SLC states the ongoing investigation will not disrupt the LPL’s scheduled continuation.
- SLC says robust anti-corruption measures remain in place to protect the league’s integrity.
Sri Lanka Cricket reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption following an arrest. Former India U-19 star Manjot Kalra faces allegations of corrupt practice during the LPL. The ongoing investigation will not impact the tournament's scheduled continuation. Sri Lanka Cricket pledged full cooperation with the police special investigation unit. Robust anti-corruption measures remain in place to protect the league's integrity.
2 hours agoSri Lanka Cricket reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on corruption following an arrest. Former India U-19 star Manjot Kalra faces allegations of corrupt practice during the LPL. The ongoing investigation will not impact the tournament's scheduled continuation. Sri Lanka Cricket pledged full cooperation with the police special investigation unit. Robust anti-corruption measures remain in place to protect the league's integrity.
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