Cricketer arrested after running over and killing 64-year old man

Sri Lankan cricket player Kusal Mendis was inactive when a automotive he was driving hit and killed a 64-year-old at 5 am on Sunday.

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Sri Lanka cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested after the vehicle he was driving hit and killed a 64-year-old cyclist at around 5am on Sunday.

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis has been arrested by the police in Horethuduwa for running over a pedestrian, who eventually succumbed to his injuries, with his car early on Sunday morning.

Kusal Mendis's car hit a 64-year-old man who was traveling on a bicycle early morning on July 5 in the Colombo suburb of Panadura.

Three former captains - Aravinda de Silva (chairman of selectors during the 2011 World Cup), Kumar Sangakkara (captain) and Mahela Jayawardene (centurion in the final) - were questioned by the police as part of the investigation, which was ultimately halted by the Sri Lankan Sports Ministry due to insufficient evidence.

Former Sri Lanka Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that the final, which India won, was fixed by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) also said there is no reason to doubt the integrity of the 2011 World Cup final in which India defeated Sri Lanka, asserting that it has not been provided any evidence that would merit an investigation into the game.

"We have no reason to doubt the integrity of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final 2011," ICC's Anti Corruption Unit General Manager Alex Marshall said in a statement.

"The ICC Integrity Unit has looked into the recent allegations regarding the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Final 2011," Marshall said.

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The former Sri Lankan Sports Minister's claims that the ICC was sent a letter alleging fixing was also rubbished by Marshall.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s international assignments, including a tour by India, have been cancelled due to the pandemic. A six-member unit of coaches and other support staff are working with the players during the camp at the Pallekele stadium.

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