The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sports Ministry has concluded the probe on the match-fixing allegations relating to the 2011 Cricket World Cup final between Sri Lanka and India.
The investigation has concluded, after the Attorney General (AG) had revealed his position on the matter, stating that the allegations raised in this regard were baseless and no evidence whatsoever to pursue a case.
In June 2020, former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage had claimed that the 2011 cricket World Cup final between Sri Lanka and India was fixed.
The SIU of the Sports Ministry had thereafter launched an investigation into the Minsiter’s allegations.
Several former Sri Lanka cricketers, including Mahela Jayawardena, Kumar Sangakkara, Upul Tharanga, and Aravinda de Silva recorded statements with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over the allegations.
Following the investigations, the report on the inquiry was forwarded to the Attorney General.
The AG, announcing his decision, had revealed that Minister Aluthgamage’s allegations were baseless and the investigations is not required to be continued further.
Police are yet to take action against the minister for making false allegations (NewsWire)