The Sri Lankan Police have finally dropped a bizarre investigation into the charges of match-fixing in the 2011 World Cup. Police said they could not ascertain the charges.
“The investigation has been concluded. We have arrived at this decision after the internal discussion that we had today. Now the Secretary of Sports shall be notified about it, as he was the one who directed us,” Jagath Fonseka told reporters.
It was former sports minister of Sri Lanka, Mahindananda Aluthgamage who had leveled the charges on some ‘parties’ being involved in gifting the match to India. But he had also said that no Sri Lankan player was involved. The police after being unable to corroborate Aluthgamage charges concluded their investigation.
“There is no reason to elongate the process anymore. And therefore we shall not be questioning players any further,” added Fonseka.
The investigation unit had questioned six cricketers including the likes of Aravinda de Silva, who was the chairman of the selection committee during the event. The agency further questioned those who were involved in the finale that took place in Wankhede stadium.
Sangakkara, who was the captain during the final and currently the president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was questioned for 10 hours. Others like Upul Tharanga, one of the openers, and Mahela Jayawardene were also quizzed.
Foneska felt that all the players involved in the match must not be asked for an explanation at the same time as this would have created chaos.
“See even ICC hasn’t perused the event after such huge allegations. It was therefore not right to call the players at once, as it would have created mayhem,” said Fonseka.
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