Jagath Perera
The International Cricket Council has commended the efforts of former Sports Minister Harin Fernando to tackle corruption in cricket.
Sri Lankan cricket’s reputation hit a low point three years ago when the ICC opened up a record number of investigations after Scotland Yard’s chief Alex Marshall assumed duties as head of the Anti Corruption Unit. Several Sri Lankans were suspended following these investigations.
The Yahapalana government barely did any progressive work during their five years but making corruption in sports a criminal offense is a feather in their cap…