Sri Lanka’s Jayawickrama handed one-year ban

Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama handed a one-year ban from all forms of cricket for breaching the anti-corruption code, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.

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Praveen Jayawickrama made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against Bangladesh in 2021 Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been handed a one-year ban from all forms of cricket for breaching the anti-corruption code. Jayawickrama was charged with three breaches of the code by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in August after failing to report an approach to fix matches and obstructing an investigation. The 26-year-old subsequently admitted to breaching the anti-corruption code. “As a result of the admission, Jayawickrama has accepted a sanction of a one-year period of ineligibility, of which the last six months are suspended,” the ICC said. The ICC said Jayawickrama was approached to fix international matches and asked to contact another player to fix matches in the 2021 season of the Lanka Premier League. Jaywawickrama was handed his international debut in April 2021 when he took 11 wickets in his maiden Test against Bangladesh. He has played five Test matches, five one-day internationals and five T20 internationals, and last featured for Sri Lanka in June 2022. Get cricket news sent straight to your phone Premier League: Southampton 2-0 up, Everton lead Ipswich, Man Utd 0-0 Brentford Tottenham blow away West Ham as Kudus sent off in dominant derby win New Zealand beat Great Britain to win America’s Cup The drone that started a riot How a politically charged match between Serbia and Albania descended into violent chaos Life and death decisions on the frontline Meet the people making sure every second counts Should we take teenagers more seriously? Dr Lucy Foulkes argues that our adolescence shapes us David uncovers the hidden histories of two buildings Discover the lives of residents in London and Berlin during World War Two The black coaches leading Orlando Pride to success Which Premier League players have been surprise packages? Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England Why Chelsea are now seeing ‘real’ Caicedo – Potter Desperate measures bring Pakistan a moment of salvation Rebuilding an empire – how Patriots hope to avoid Man Utd mistakes ‘Never give up’ – Calafiori’s journey from big injury to Premier League How did Tuchel’s England appointment happen so quickly and quietly? From heart op to England return – how Isiekwe fought back From Accrington Stanley to England No 2 – who is ‘all round good egg’ Barry? What does Norris need to do to beat Verstappen? Why the short contract? How will he play? Tuchel’s England move explained Eliminated England aren’t fit enough – Hartley Tuchel – a sacrifice of principle or best man for England job? Vote now for your BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year All too familiar as England crumble when it matters most Is there a danger of F1 becoming the best rich drivers? Meet the nominees for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year. VideoMeet the nominees for BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year ‘I joked I’d give him £500 if he scored’ – but did Trent experiment work? Chepngetich breaks marathon world record. VideoChepngetich breaks marathon world record © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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