Suspicious activity is on the rise in the Sri Lankan Premier League (LPL), while a ball in a match between the Dambulla Vikings and the Candy Tuskers has also alerted the International Cricket Council (ICC).
According to details, the Sri Lankan Premier League is underway in Hambantota, and ICC anti-corruption officials, along with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, are keeping a close eye on it. And that's why a suspicious ball in the match between Dambulla Vikings and Candy Tuskers has alerted ACU officials.
Immediately after the match, officials questioned Malanda Pushpakamara, who represents the Dambulla Vikings. Can't talk because the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit operates independently.
It may be recalled that Pushpakumara along with his 9 other compatriots had to participate in the Mauritius Cricket League 10 but he withdrew at the last minute to play in the LPL. Have played The LPL features global T20 superstars like Shahid Khan Afridi and Andre Russell. The SLC has a strict policy of zero tolerance for corruption to protect its event from any kind of controversy.