A debate on alleged misuse of funds by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in connection with the recent T20 world cup held in Australia, is to be held during the next parliamentary week, it was reported today.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Hesha Withanage told the Daily Mirror that he will move an adjournment debate on the matter during the next parliamentary week which begins on August 08 2023.
“We intend to raise questions from the Sports Minister during this debate," he said.
“I also lodged a complaint with the CID on the matter," he added.
He alleged that a sum of Rs. 67 million has been spent on the office bearers of SLC. SLC President Shammi Silva has spent Rs. 11.7 million, Secretary Mohan de Silva Rs. 5.4 million, Vice Presidents Jayantha Dharamadasa Rs. 5.1 million and Raveen Wickramaratne Rs. 4. 7 million, Treasurer Lasantha Wickramaratne Rs. 4.8 million, Assistant Secretary Sujeewa Godaliyaddha Rs. 4.7 million and Assistant Secretary Krishantha Kapuwatte Rs. 3.6 million.
He also revealed irregularities in the issue of visas for the T20 World Cup.
https://www.dailymirror.lk/top_story/Parliament-to-debate-alleged-misuse-of-funds-by-SLC-during-T20-WC-in-Australia/155-263944
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