Unlike international cricket played in Sri Lanka, the media does not follow domestic club matches with the same zeal thereby leaving room for shady conduct between teams, players and even umpires. The umpires report has now become one of the most precious documents in the files of Sri Lanka Cricket and well guarded by a faction that is opposed to the manner in which administrators conduct their business. An investigation conducted by the Nation revealed that before the latest episode, manipulating the results of matches had been taking place unchecked. The less-fancied club, which is under the influence of an official who holds a big stake or say at Sri Lanka Cricket, is then able to beat the ‘weakened team’. “This is something the Press does not know”, said a retired club player and now a Sri Lanka Cricket employee who requested that his name not be published for obvious reasons.

Source: The Nation February 17, 2017 19:41 UTC