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Lanka T10 team owner arrested over fixing approach
Sri Lanka’s Sports Police Unit has arrested the owner of a franchise in the Lanka T10 League following allegations of a fixing approach.
“The owner of the ‘Galle Marvels’ team in the Lanka T10 Super League, was arrested and will be produced before court tomorrow (13)” Police confirmed.
The arrest was made after a foreign player complained, claiming to have been approached with a suspicious offer related to match-fixing.
Authorities are now investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about the integrity of the inaugural Lanka T10 tournament.
Details about the nature of the approach are yet to be disclosed, as investigations are still in progress.