Chandimal suspended for final Test against WI

Gros-Islet, June 19

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been suspended from his side's third and final Test against the Windies after he was found guilty of ball-tampering during the second day's play of the second Test, which concluded at Gros Islet on Monday.

During a hearing held at the end of the St Lucia Test, in which video evidence was used in the presence of the Sri Lanka team management as well as the match officials, Chandimal admitted putting something in his mouth but wasn't able to recall what it was.

ICC match referee Javagal Srinath handed Chandimal the maximum punishment available under the code, i.e. two suspension points and a fine of 100 per cent of his match fee. As two suspension points equate to a ban from one Test or two ODIs or two T20Is, whatever comes first for the player, Chandimal will now miss the Day-Night Barbados Test, starting from June 23. Furthermore, and because two suspension points correspond to four demerit points, these have been added to Chandimal's disciplinary record. 

Second Test ends in a draw

Kraigg Brathwaite's defiance and more inclement weather ensured a draw on the final day of the second Test between the West Indies and Sri Lanka at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia. — Agencies

Brief Scores: SL: 253 and 342; WI: 300 and 147/5 (Brathwaite 59*, Hope 39; Rajitha 2/23, Lakmal 2/48)