By Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world by threatening to disclose details about individuals allegedly involved in a plot with India, which he claims led to the decline of cricket in Sri Lanka.
Ranatunga made these incendiary remarks during the opening ceremony of the Lawyers Cricket World Cup at the P. Saravanamuttu International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The tournament, featuring teams from 10 Commonwealth countries, is set to take place in Sri Lanka from December 29 to January 06, 2024.
The former skipper’s comments have set the cricket community abuzz with anticipation, as many wonder what revelations Ranatunga might unveil. His cryptic remarks have sparked speculation about the nature of the alleged plot and the individuals involved
Ten teams took part in the tournament, including two teams each from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan, as well as individual teams from England and Sri Lanka. Additionally, there was a combined Commonwealth team with players from Australia, New Zealand, and other nations.
Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe and ACC President Jay Shah.
Following comments made by former World Cup-winning Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga that Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah was “running” and “ruining” Sri Lanka Cricket, Colombo reached out to the Indian cricket administrator from the highest level. President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Mr. Shah and expressed regret over the remarks blaming him for the collapse of Sri Lankan cricket, as Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed.
Following comments made by former World Cup-winning Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga that Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah was “running” and “ruining” Sri Lanka Cricket, Colombo reached out to the Indian cricket administrator from the highest level. President Ranil Wickremesinghe called Mr. Shah and expressed regret over the remarks blaming him for the collapse of Sri Lankan cricket, as Ranil Wickremesinghe revealed.
