What’s the Story?
The ICC has officially banned former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman from all formats for five years. He was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Code during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 League.
Why Is the News Coming Out Now?
While the ban is backdated to September 13, 2023, when Saman was first provisionally suspended, the ICC has only now made the final verdict public. This means he has already served about two years of the ban, but media outlets are only reporting the official tribunal decision now.
What Did Saman Do?
Saman was found guilty of three serious violations:
1. Attempting to Fix Matches
He attempted to manipulate the outcomes of matches in the T10 League.
2. Offering Rewards for Corrupt Conduct
He offered incentives to others in exchange for participating in corrupt activities.
3. Encouraging Others to Break Anti-Corruption Rules
He encouraged someone else to engage in conduct that violated anti-corruption regulations.
Who Is Saliya Saman?
Saliya Saman, 39 years old, played over 100 first-class matches and 77 List A matches in Sri Lanka. He was a consistent domestic player but never had a major international career.
TL;DR
• Who: Saliya Saman, former Sri Lankan cricketer
• Ban: Five years by ICC for corruption in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 League
• Retroactive Date: September 2023 (he’s already served two years)
• Charges: Attempting to fix matches, rewarding corrupt actions, and encouraging others to break anti-corruption rules
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