'Match-fixing' in 2011 WC: Cricketer Sangakara Questioned for 10 hours, fans Protest - Report

Suspecting match-fixing in the World Cup 2011 finals against India, the Sri Lankan government began investigating. According to the Sri Lankan Sports ministers, the match which was held at the Wankhede Stadium in 2011, was a win for India only because the Sri Lankan players sold the trophy to India.

To probe into this, the former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara had been called in on Thursday. Reports stated that the wicket-keeper was questioned for over 10 hours in the name of investigation. This was followed by large number of fans protesting against such allegations.

Fans from the Youth Alliance of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya protested on the streets.

Members of the Samagi Tharuna Balawegaya (@youthforsjb) are currently staging a protest outside the SLC against the harassment Cricketer Kumar Sangakkara and 2011 cricket team. #SriLanka #LKA #Matchfixing #ProtestSL via @kataclysmichaos pic.twitter.com/BfOr6tcsOK

— Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 (@SriLankaTweet) July 2, 2020

After the interrogation was over, Kumar Sangakkara said that the truth will be out soon. Previously, Aravinda De Silva was questioned by the police.

In 2011, at Wankhede Mumbai, Sri Lanka lost to India by six wickets after they put up a target of 275 runs.