Tharanga also gives statement over match-fixing

The Police Special Investigation Division of the Ministry of Sports today recorded a statement from cricketer Upul Tharanga over the 2011 ICC World Cup Final match-fixing allegation.

SSP W. A. J. H. Fonseka, the Director of the unit said the police had recorded a two-hour statement from Tharanga.

Former Selection Committee Chairman Aravinda de Silva, also gave a 5-hour long statement yesterday over match fixing allegations made by former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.