The charity match between the Sri Lanka Greats XI and Team Sri Lanka has been postponed due to the prevailing health situation in the country, SLC said in a media release.
The release read as follows:
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the public that the ‘Charity Match’ scheduled to be played on the 04th May 2021 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, between the Sri Lanka Greats XI and Team Sri Lanka, will not go ahead as planned due to the prevailing health situation in the country.
Whilst the Charity Match was aimed at raising funds to help the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Management Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket felt it is more prudent to postpone the game, considering the larger picture of the health situation in the country.
Sri Lanka Cricket also took into consideration the safety of the players, who were expected to take part in the game, taking into consideration the upcoming cricketing commitments of the Sri Lanka National Team.
Nevertheless, Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to take this opportunity to thank all the former players, present players, officials, and our commercial partners, who came forward to be a part of this noble and worthy cause.
Meanwhile, former Sri Lanka opening batsman Upul Tharanga has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the charity match between Sri Lanka Greats XI and Team Sri Lanka. The 36-year old Tharanga who announced his retirement in international cricket two months ago, was due to play the charity match representing Sri Lanka Greats XI against Team Sri Lanka.
