Sri Lankan Spinner “Praveen Jayawickrama” Faces Multiple Charges
The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently presented Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama with formal charges on Thursday, August 28. His offenses are severe and tied to the ICC’s anti-corruption code. Both global cricket and the 2021 Lanka Premier League (LPL) season suffered his alleged violations. Now, these accusations put the 25-year-old’s cricket tenure in jeopardy.
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Details of the Charges
Praveen Jayawickrama is facing three separate claims related to the ICC’s anti-corruption rules.
The first one is for violating Article 2.4.4. He’s been called out for not promptly reporting an attempt to involve him in match-fixing. This rule says such incidents ought to be told to the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) right away, a step Jayawickrama allegedly didn’t take.
Additionally, the Sri Lankan spinner faces another claim for the same rule. It’s about an incident during the 2021 Lanka Premier League where he supposedly didn’t tell about a similar approach. This time around, he is said to have been asked to influence another player to fix a match for a corrupter. Hence, this second breach makes the accusations against him more severe.
The third claim is most worrying, though; it’s for breaking Article 2.4.7. It involves hampering the ICC’s inquiry. The claimant accuses Praveen Jayawickrama of erasing messages. These texts had info related to the match-fixing attempts and offers. It emphasizes the severity of the situation. Deleting evidence is a serious flouting of the ICC’s anti-corruption rules.
Praveen Jayawickrama : Response and Consequences
Jayawickrama is given 14 days to response to the charges he’s facing by August 20. The ICC, in charge of global cricket, can take action, not just about his international games. But they can weigh in on his participation in the 2021 Lanka Premier League too.
What if Jayawickrama fails to respond? Or if he’s judged guilty? The outcomes may be harsh, even leading to a ban from all cricket games.
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Praveen Jayawickrama: A Short but Eventful Career
Praveen Jayawickrama started his Sri Lanka journey in May 2021. Since then, he has participated in five games for every format for the national team. The last time Praveen was seen representing Sri Lanka was in a T20 International showdown with Australia in June 2022. Even though he was part of the 2022 Asia Cup champion Sri Lankan squad, he didn’t play in the matches of the tournament. These accusations are a significant blow for Jayawickrama, who is still a newbie in international cricket.
Despite being part of the victorious Asia Cup team indicating a bright cricket future, the recent issues slightly darkens his professional path.
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Conclusion
Praveen Jayawickrama is facing severe charges under the ICC’s anti-corruption rules. These allegations touch upon multiple incidents across various platforms. It throws light on the continuous struggle against corruption in cricket. As Jayawickrama gears up for his defense, the cricket fraternity is watching closely. The result might set a benchmark for dealing with similar cases in the future.
