The Attorney General’s Department informed court today that an indictment has been filed in the Colombo High Court against an Indian Cricket manager over match-fixing allegations relating to Legend Cricket League 2024.
A Senior State Counsel appeared on behalf of the Attorney General made this revelation when the magisterial inquiry into the alleged match fixing case was taken up before Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.
The Court was informed that an indictment has been filed in the Colombo High Court against Yoni Patel, a team manager of Legend Cricket League 2024.
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court had earlier issued an order preventing Yoni Patel and P. Akash, two team managers of Legend Cricket League from leaving the country over match fixing allegations. The Legend Cricket League tournament, featuring seven teams comprised of retired international cricketers, was held in March at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
The magisterial inquiry commenced on a complaint made by Sri Lankan former cricketer Upul Tharanga who represents Kandy Samp Army team and New Zealand legend Neil Broom representing Punjab Royals alleging that they were pressurised to engage in match fixing deals.
The Legend Cricket League 2024 was held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy from March 8 to March 19.
