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We sold 2011 World Cup to India: ex-Sri Lankan minister

Former Sri Lankan Sports Minister Mahindananda Ulth Gamage has claimed that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed. Even then, I was convinced that something was wrong with the match, he said.

Earlier, former captain Ranatunga had also expressed doubts about the final. India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final.

Reacting to the allegations, Kumara Sangakkara said that if the former sports minister had any evidence, he should provide it to the ICC for investigation, while Mahela Jayawardene sarcastically said that an election seemed imminent as the circus has started again as the circus has started again.

The Sri Lankan government has ordered an investigation into the allegations. Details will be sought from the inquiry committee every fortnight.



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