SLC splits with hospitality partner Classic Destinations

Friday, 26 October 2018 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

Sri Lanka Cricket issued a statement revealing that it was breaking ties with Classic Destinations Ltd, which was its hospitality partner for the recent Nidahas Trophy and ongoing Sri Lanka-England series, in the wake of an Excise Department raid.

The following is the full statement.

Clarification pertaining to several media reports published citing Department of Excise causing a search at the RPICS during the 5th ODI

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to state that following a decision made by the Executive Committee during February, 2018, SLC appointed Classic Destinations Private Limited as the hospitality partner for the Nidahas Trophy and the England Tour of Sri Lanka 2018.Accordingly, the company is entitled to, at its sole cost and expenses, provide and or supply hospitality services (including food and related care) to the spectators, procured by the company, for such corporate boxes with no involvement of Sri Lanka Cricket. In that context, in the exercise of the rights granted to the company, it shall be duty-bound to act within the law of the country by procuring and obtaining relevant licences and or permits as required by the law for the services to be offered by the company to its spectators.

As the firm has failed to act within the law, as found following a raid by the Department of Exercise during the 5th ODI between Sri Lanka and England at the RPICS and bringing disrepute to Sri Lanka Cricket, SLC decided to immediately terminate Classic Destination from delivering further hospitality services during the England tour.

Sri Lanka Cricket will handle the corporate boxes in the upcoming matches to ensure that spectators will not face any inconvenience.