Published>Thu, Aug 19 10 10:46 AM
Dubai, Aug 19 (ANI): The International Cricket Council has welcomed the decision of the Sri Lanka Cricket to act swiftly and decisively in relation to an incident that took place at the conclusion of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and India at Dambulla on Monday.
With India requiring just one run to win, Sri Lanka bowler Suraj Randiv bowled a no-ball which secured the victory for his opponent and denied India batsman Virender Sehwag, who was on 99 at the time, the opportunity to reach a century.
Having found its cricketers guilty in the 'No Ball' incident, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board on Wednesday decided to suspend its cricketer Randiv for a One- Day International match.
He was found guilty for throwing a ' No Ball' allegedly to prevent Sehwag from completing his century in match.
Randiv will not be able to play Thursday's match against New Zealand.
"The Spirit of Cricket is a fundamental part of our great sport and it is pleasing to see our Members upholding it in such a decisive manner," said ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat referring to the strong action taken by SLC following the incident.
"This is a clear sign that the notion of fair play is still very important to those who love the game of cricket and we commend SLC on its commitment to that.
"As far as the ICC is concerned it was an unfortunate incident and the matter is now closed," he added. (ANI)
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