Sri Lanka Cricket grants Rs 25 million to fight Covid-19

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has taken a decision to grant a sum of Rs 25 million to the government to help its efforts toward combating the Covid-19 pandemic, which has created a national health crisis, a statement from the National Sports body said. Accordingly, the grant will be handed over to the government immediately.

“Sri Lanka Cricket, whilst understanding the gravity of the ongoing health problem, has also taken several other steps to provide its fullest assistance to the Government in order to combat the crisis,” the statement said. 

SLC has already postponed all domestic cricket tournaments, until further notice, while have asked our players, (first class and national) and also employees to remain indoors, during this troubled time, obeying government directives. “Our national players are constantly supporting the fight against the Covid-19 via their Social Media Platforms requesting the fans to remain safe,”

The SLC also wisheed to take this opportunity to commend the Government, health and other government officials, the Sri Lanka Armed Forces, Police and all relevant parties engaged in doing its utmost best to help the nation recover from the ongoing health crisis.