Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Former Sri Lankan Cricketer Saman Banned Five Years for Corruption
Saliya Saman, a former Sri Lankan cricketer, was banned from cricket for five years.
He tried to cheat in the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 League by attempting to fix matches.
The people in charge of cricket found out about his actions, and he was charged with violating the rules.
The ban started in September 2023, meaning Saman has already served two years.
He was found guilty of breaking the rules.
Saliya Saman, a former Sri Lankan cricketer, received a five-year ban.
The ban was imposed by the ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal.
Saman's offenses were related to the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 League.
He was charged for breaching the ECB Anti-Corruption Code.
The ban is backdated to September 13, 2023, and Saman has served two years.
- Who
- Saliya Saman, a former Sri Lankan cricketer.
- What
- Saliya Saman was banned for match-fixing in the Abu Dhabi T10 League.
- When
- The ban was backdated to September 13, 2023.
- Where
- Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.
- Why
- Saman was found guilty of violating the ECB Anti-Corruption Code related to match-fixing.
- Player
- Saliya Saman
- Ban Length
- 5 years
- Offense
- Match-fixing
- Governing Body
- ICC
- Tournament
- Abu Dhabi T10 League
- Ban Start Date
- September 13, 2023
Sources
Match-fixing bid in Abu Dhabi T10: Former Sri Lankan first-class cricketer banned by ICC. Who is he?
Former Sri Lanka first class player banned for 5 years for fixing
ICC Imposes Five-Year Ban On Former Sri Lanka First-Class Cricketer For Corruption Allegations
