The charge against Malinga came from his response to criticism by Sri Lanka’s sports minister over the team’s fitness levels. (Source: AP) The charge against Malinga came from his response to criticism by Sri Lanka’s sports minister over the team’s fitness levels. (Source: AP)Lasith Malinga received a suspended one-year cricket ban after the fast bowler pleaded guilty to a charge of speaking to the media without permission, Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Tuesday. The charge against Malinga came from his response to criticism by Sri Lanka’s sports minister over the team’s fitness levels. Team officials earlier made a presentation to Jayasekara over the players’ fitness program, Sri Lanka cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha said.

Source: Indian Express June 27, 2017 16:30 UTC