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Sri Lanka raise 1-year suspensions imposed on Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka

The 3 Sri Lanka stars had been suspended in July closing 12 months when they breached the crew’s bio-bubble protocols throughout the excursion of England.

The gamers had been stuck on video out of doors their designated crew resort. (Reuters Picture)

HIGHLIGHTSThe 3 gamers had been stuck on video out of doors their designated crew hotelSri Lanka are because of host Zimbabwe in 3 one-day internationals from January 16SLC mentioned the gamers can be monitored for 2 years

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) mentioned on Friday that the one-year suspensions on Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella and Danushka Gunathilaka had been lifted. The trio had been banned when they had been stuck breaching bio-security protocols in July closing 12 months throughout Sri Lanka’s excursion of England.

A video posted on social media confirmed the gamers had been out of doors their designated crew resort in Durham.

“Sri Lanka Cricket has determined to boost the one-year suspension imposed at the above 3 gamers from taking part in global cricket, throughout all 3 codecs, with fast impact,” the board mentioned in a commentary on Friday.

“Then again, the lifted suspension will stay suspended for a duration of 2 years, throughout which the 3 gamers’ behavior can be carefully monitored by means of the SLC.”

SLC mentioned that the verdict used to be taken after a request from the gamers. “The newest resolution used to be taken following a request made by means of the three gamers to Sri Lanka Cricket to boost the ban imposed on them, pursuant to the realization of the LPL 2021,” mentioned SLC.

“According to such request, Sri Lanka Cricket received a record from the Physician, appointed by means of SLC to supply counseling for the three gamers throughout their duration of suspension.

“Upon attention of the mentioned record submitted by means of the Physician, the Govt Committee of the SLC determined at a gathering held these days to take away the suspension of the mentioned 3 gamers.”

Sri Lanka are because of host Zimbabwe in 3 one-day internationals from January 16 to 21.

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