Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:02pm on 05 Jun 2025,Thursday Sports
Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been formally charged under Sri Lanka's newly enacted anti-sports corruption law for his alleged involvement in match-fixing activities during a domestic cricket tournament in 2020. This legal action marks the first indictment under the new law, signaling the country's intensified efforts to combat corruption in sports. Senanayake, once a prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket, will now face trial, as authorities aim to set a precedent to deter future malpractice in cricket and other sports. (PC: AP)
