Sports Minister Faiszer Mustapha stated that cricketers who are contracted under Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are ready to voluntarily declare their assets annually. He made these remarks at the discussion with sports journalists at his Ministry yesterday.
“This is remarkable, they volunteered to do it even though they are not legally bound to do so,” the Minister said.
He further stated that there is no legal frame work to declare the assets legally for cricketers and he appreciated those who come forward to do so voluntarily. He said that this should be made compulsory for national athletes as well as administrators of National Sports Federations (NSF) to declare their assets and income statements.
“I think it could do a lot of good for sports,” said the Minister.
The Minister also urged the Media and Social Media users to refrain from publishing various misinformation about players unless they are charged by the ICC.
“During my discussion with the Sri Lankan cricketers they expressed their unhappiness regarding some of the news going around where their names have been linked to ongoing ICC anti-corruption investigations. They were very much worried about it. The ICC carries out their investigations secretly and they do not publish any names until the person is charged,” said the Minister.
Add new comment