Question: Which player has recently been banned for one year by Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) after being found guilty of breaking the contract?
(a) Angelo Mathews
(b) Upul Tharanga
(c) Lasith Malinga
(d) Dhananjay Desilva
Ans: (c)
Related facts:-
- On Junne 27, 2017, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board banned fast bowler Lasith Malinga as he was found guilty of breaking the contract by giving statement in the media without taking permission.
- In addition, a penalty of 50 percent match fee will be imposed in the next ODI.
- On June 27, Malinga accepted the charge before the board and formally apologized.
- Malinga is currently suspended for six months. If he violates again in this way, he will be banned again for a period of 6 months.
- This investigation was initiated against Malinga due to his objectionable comments against Sri Lankan Sports Minister Dayasri Jayashekhar.
Related Links:-
http://www.srilankacricket.lk/news/malinga-issued-six-month-suspended-sentence-and-50-fine
http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/1106939.html
http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/40385814