The main Twenty20 competition, the Lanka main League, will go on with all five clubs participating in all matches for the 2024 edition, according to a recent announcement from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The board had previously declared the previous day that Tamim Rahman, the owner of the Dambulla Thunders, would be arrested on suspicion of match-fixing, leading to the team’s termination.
The board confirmed that a new owner will take over the business and that the tournament will proceed as planned from July 1 to 21.
“The whole schedule and match schedule for the fifth season of the Lanka Premier League, which has five teams, will remain in effect. The league’s integrity and the spirit of cricket will be upheld throughout the competition; we guarantee all players, fans, and stakeholders,” the SLC said in a press release.
The Lanka Premier League’s continued existence is of utmost importance, the board added in their statement about Rahman’s arrest.
The Lanka Premier League’s integrity and seamless operation are of the utmost significance, the SLC said, “even though the details of the charges against Mr. Rahman are still unclear.”
It is noteworthy that Rahman was the subject of an investigation on two charges: match fixing and placing bets. In response to this development, the chairman of the IPG group and owner of the LPL rights, Anil Mohan, spoke up and shared his thoughts on the situation. “We will continue to support all of our teams, players, and fans during this transition and are committed to the highest standards of transparency and professionalism,” Mohan was cited by India Today.
Additionally, Yoni Patel and P. Akash, both Indian citizens, have been ordered to turn in their passports by a Sri Lankan court. They are both set to face charges of match-fixing in Colombo’s unofficial Legends Cricket League, which is why they were given this order.
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