Former Sri Lankan Captain Kumar Sangakkara Thursday said that the former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage must present his evidence match fixing evidence to ICC so it could be investigated.
“He needs to take his “evidence” to the ICC and the Anti corruption and Security Unit so the claims can be investigated thoroughly” Sangakkara wrote on his twitter handle.
“Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage needs to take his “evidence” to the ICC and the Anti Corruption and Security Unit so the claims can be investigated throughly.
It is baffling that he waited so long to open up about something this serious in such a casual manner.
If memory serves well, he was the then Sports Minister too” Sangakkara then posted on Facebook.
Another former player Thilan Samaraweera also questioned Aluthgamage claim.
“What shaky statement! Why couldn’t the person who was on the highest seat of sports then, …. Get this investigated by the ICC, then?” wrote Samaraweera.
Earlier in the day, his former teammate and business partner Mahela Jayawardene also responded to country’s former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s claim that 2011 World Cup Final was fixed.
“Is the elections around the corner 
Looks like the circus has started 
names and evidence? #SLpolitics #ICC” Mahela tweeted.
In an explosive revelation, Aluthgamage yesterday said that 2011 World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed.
The Former Minister, in an interview with Sri Lanka news channel News 1st, said he makes the claim with absolute responsibility and does not wish to expose further details for the sake of the country.
“Today, I am saying with responsibility that Sri Lanka sold the 2011 final to India. I said this during my days as Sports Minister as well. There are evidence also to prove this, but for the sake of the country, I will not expose those evidence” Aluthgamage said.
Sri Lanka, batting first, scored 274-6 off 50 overs and appeared in a commanding position when Indian superstar Sachin Tendulkar was caught for 18. India turned the game dramatically thanks partly to poor fielding and bowling by Sri Lanka. Then Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara resigned soon after the match.
Local media have raised suspicions of Sri Lankans throwing the match, but there was no formal call for an investigation till date.
“I can debate about it that it was sold for money. I can tell more about it, because many people want to know the truth. i am not pointing fingers at certain players, but many parties were behind this fixing” he added.
Over the years, cricket fans have also raised their opinion on Sri Lanka’s dramatic defeat, pointing out that the following year some players secured lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) deals.
