SLC retains under-probe women’s team officials

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ESPNCricinfo: Sri Lanka Cricket has retained the same officials in charge of the national women’s team for their UAE tour, despite the men involved being under investigation for allegations of sexual misconduct from some players. According to Nishantha Ranatunga, the SLC secretary, the officials have not been proven guilty and the board saw no reason why they should not continue in their roles. A preliminary inquiry carried out by a one-person fact-finding committee had allegedly received evidence from players that three officials were involved in the alleged acts. SLC handed over that report to the sports ministry for a full-scale investigation by a three-member committee appointed by the sports minister. Ashley de Silva, the SLC chief executive, told the Sri Lanka-based Daily Mirror that the board would wait for the final report of the investigation. “Once the final report comes in, the Ex-Co will decide the next course of action.” Local media reports in October had alleged that some women cricketers were compelled to perform sexual favours for officials, in order to earn or keep their place in the national side, leading to an “initial investigation” from SLC, followed by the preliminary inquiry.

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