Lankan bowler charged for T10 league fixing offer
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
DUBAI, Nov 13 (AFP): Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilhara Lokuhettige has been charged and suspended for corruption during the first edition of the T10 league held last year, the International Cricket Council said Tuesday.
The 38-year-old has been charged with three counts of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's anti-corruption code.
The league, with six teams playing the newest ten-overs-a-side format, was held in Sharjah.
Lokuhettige is the third Sri Lankan player charged for violating the anti-corruption code following cases last month former captain and ex-chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya and former fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa. Jayasuriya and Zoysa were charged for matches relating to Sri Lankan national team.
The International Cricket Council said it has taken action against Lokuhettige.