Sports Minister to ban persons linked to betting from cricket

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Sports Minister Harin Fernando said he would put out a gazette notification amending some rules and regulations in the Sports Law banning
anyone who is linked to betting from holding any portfolio in cricket administration.The minister said that there is no room for gamblers in
sports administration and said, &We are going to put out a gazette notification to make amendments to some rules and regulations concerning
sports in Sri Lanka
The ICC has clearly mentioned that whoever is linked to betting is disqualified from holding any portfolio in cricket administration
We have issued a gazette notification to prevent such activities in accordance with our law
If a family member is involved in betting, that person cannot hold any administrative position in sports.&