Here is all you need to know about Sachithra Senanayake detained following match fixing accusations along with his wife and family details
Sachithra Senanayake, a former cricket player for Sri Lanka, was detained on Wednesday on suspicion of match-fixing.
Who is Sachithra Senanayake ex-Sri Lanka and KKR IPL cricketer arrested for match-fixing, bio, age, wife and family
The Sports Corruption Investigation Unit took him into custody when he surrendered in this morning. He was denied permission from the court to travel abroad three weeks ago.
Senanayake was charged with attempting to rig games in the 2020 season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), where he is believed to have persuaded two players to fix matches.
The Controller General of Immigration and Emigration has been instructed by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court to impose a three-month travel ban. The Sports Ministry’s Special Investigation Unit had given the Attorney General’s Office the go-ahead to frame criminal allegations against the former off-spinner, the court was informed.
Who is Sachithra Senanayake?
A former professional cricketer for Sri Lanka who competed in all three game formats, Sachithra Madhushanka Senanayake, also known as Sachithra Senanayake, was born on February 9, 1985. The 38-year-old stands 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall.
A look at Sachithra Senanayake’s career
He is a first-class cricketer who currently plays limited overs cricket. He bats right and bowls off spin, making him an all-around bowler. He has played first-class cricket for the Sinhalese Sports Club since 2006.
He played a key role in the team that won the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and earned the distinction of earning Sri Lanka’s 150th ODI cap. Alongside renowned bowlers like Ajantha Mendis and Seekkuge Prasanna, his spin prowess made him a go-to option in limited-overs cricket.
Senanayake earned a name for himself in the competitive T20 cricket arena in the 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) season while playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While his batting output was modest, his off-spin bowling gave the CSK squad more depth. His ability to have an influence on the field was demonstrated by his statistics of 9 wickets in 8 games, including a best of 2/26.
Who is Sachithra Senanayake’s wife?
Sachithra Senanayake is married to Iresha Senanayake with whom he has three children.