Colombo: The Legends Cricket League has been hit by a fixing scandal.
Teams from England, Australia, India, Pakistan, New Zealand and West Indies participated in the Legends Cricket League. The matches were held from March 8 to 19 this year at Paley Kelly International Stadium. what
New Zealand cricketer Neil Broom and Sri Lankan Apal Tharanga have alleged that team manager Pune Patel offered them money for poor performance and match-fixing. An investigation into these allegations was immediately initiated.
The Attorney General told the Colombo High Court that proceedings have been initiated against the officials involved, the court has banned Uni Patel from going out of Sri Lanka, another team manager P Akash is also under suspicion, he is also being investigated. Will not be allowed to leave the country until completion.
It should be remembered that a large number of former stars participated in the Legends Cricket League. After the scandal came to light, questions are being raised whether the purpose of this private event was to earn a lot of money from fixing. If the allegations are proved true, then the future of the league will also be affected. Will be at stake.
