2024-05-23 07:38:52
Bangladesh pacer Mostafizur Rahman was presupposed to play for Dambulla Thunders within the upcoming version of Sri Lanka’s home franchise league Lanka Premier League (LPL). However that is not taking place anymore. Group proprietor Tamim Rahman has been arrested on suspicion of fixing. Due to this, the Lanka Premier League (LPL) canceled the contract with Dambulla Thunders.
Cricket web site ESPN Cricinfo reported that Tamim was arrested by the police on suspicion of corruption. He’s a British citizen of Bangladeshi origin. He was detained at Colombo airport earlier than leaving for Dubai. He’s suspected of involvement in match-fixing, AFP information company quoted police as saying.
Referring to the termination of the contract with Dambulla Thunders, LPL proprietor IPG Group mentioned in an announcement, ‘The intention of the termination of the contract is to maintain the picture and status of the LPL intact. The very best requirements of sportsmanship are adhered to by all members.’
Tamim has been remanded until Could 31 after his arrest. He’s being investigated beneath two sections of the Sports activities Act associated to match-fixing and playing. In line with Sri Lankan regulation, expenses may be punishable by as much as 10 years in jail with a hefty fantastic if confirmed.
Earlier, Dambulla took 24 gamers within the LPL public sale. They’ve spent 4 lakh 50 thousand US {dollars}. Afghan all-rounder Karim Janat was purchased for a most of 80 thousand {dollars}. Mostafiz was signed by Dambulla on a direct contract.
After canceling the contract with the Dambulla Thunders franchise, it isn’t but sure whether or not the LPL will now have 4 groups or a brand new group. This season of LPL is scheduled to start out on July 1 with 5 groups.