Sports Minister Harin Fernando has challenged those accusing the national men’s cricket team of having been at nightclubs during the recent T20 World Cup campaign, to prove those allegations.
Minister Fernando said he would resign from his portfolio if anyone could prove that the cricketers had been at nightclubs as claimed by some persons.
“Our former minister recently said that the team had been at nightclubs and had only turned up for practice at 09.00 am during the tournament. If anyone can prove that these cricketers had been at a nightclub or party, I am prepared to resign,” the minister said.
The Sports Minister further revealed that after he assumed duties, the Sri Lankan team won 07 out of 12 matches and lost two matches at the T20 World Cup.
Minister Fernando also criticised those using social media to slam the national cricket team, adding “As a country, we need to help the children.”(Newswire)
