Jayasuriya charged by ICC under anti-corruption code

IMAGE: Sanath Jayasuriya has also been charged with trying to conceal, destroy or tamper with evidence that could be crucial to anti-corruption investigation. Photograph: Text

Sri Lanka batting great Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code, the world governing body said on Monday.

The former captain and explosive opening batsman has refused to cooperate with any investigation conducted by the ICC's anti-corruption unit, the ICC said in a statement.

The 49-year-old has also been charged with trying to conceal, destroy or tamper with evidence that could be crucial to anti-corruption investigation.

Jayasuriya has two weeks to respond to the charges.

Source: REUTERS
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