Sri Lanka Cricket Denies Drinking Party Allegations

The Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) has vehemently denied allegations that its players engaged in a drinking party inside the team hotel during the recent T20 World Cup. The claims, published in a weekend newspaper on July 7, alleged that the players had a drinking session before their match against South Africa, which they subsequently lost by six wickets.

In a strongly worded statement, the SLC denounced the report as "entirely false, fabricated, and baseless." The board emphasized that no such incidents occurred and that the news report was "unfairly damaging" to the reputation of Sri Lanka Cricket, its officials, and the players.

The SLC has requested that the newspaper publish a "Right of Reply" to address the false allegations and rectify the damage caused. The board expressed its belief that such reporting undermines the integrity of the sport and the reputation of the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Sri Lanka's performance at the T20 World Cup was disappointing, with the team securing only one victory against the Netherlands. They were eliminated in the group stage after losing to South Africa and Bangladesh, while their match against Nepal was washed out.

The SLC's denial of the drinking party allegations comes amid ongoing concerns about the conduct of Sri Lankan cricketers. In recent years, several players have been involved in disciplinary issues, including alcohol-related incidents.

The SLC has emphasized its commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct and discipline within the team. The board has stated that it will take appropriate action against any players found to have violated team rules or engaged in inappropriate behavior.

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