Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to do its bit in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic in Sri Lanka by donating a sum of LKR 25 million to the country's government. The board in a press release issued this Monday (March 23) confirmed that the grant will be handed over "immediately" so that the Island nation can continue to tackle the outbreak.
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"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has taken a decision to grant a sum of LKR 25 million to the Government to help its efforts toward combating the Covid-19 pandemic, which has created a national health crisis. Accordingly, the grant will be handed over to the Government immediately," the board's official media statement reads.
"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 board had earlier suspended all its remaining domestic fixtures for the season.
"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," the statement further reads.
"Our national players are constantly supporting the fight against the Covid-19 via their Social Media Platforms requesting the fans to remain safe."
The Island nation has so far had more than 80 cases of people being tested positive of COVID-19, which has led to strict guidelines being laid down by the government for all its citizens and personnel coming back from overseas.
"The SLC also wishes 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," the SLC stressed.
"Whilst, the SLC also wishes to request our valued stakeholders, such as the member clubs, District and Provincial Associations to take all precautionary steps to ensure that they remain safe at this moment of time."
