Sri Lanka Batsman Avishka Gunawardene Cleared Of Fixing, Can Return To Action

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) cleared Sri Lanka cricketer Avishka Gunawardene of match-fixing on Monday, paving the way for the left-handed opener to return to cricketing activities.

"An independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal has unanimously cleared former Sri Lanka player Avishka Gunawardene of two charges against him under the Emirates Cricket Board's Anti-Corruption Code, allowing him to resume participation in cricket with immediate effect," said a statement from the ICC on Monday.

The tribunal, which also considered charges against another Sri Lanka cricketer Nuwan Zoysa on four counts under the same code, has upheld one charge (2.4.6) against the former left-arm pacer while dismissing the other three.

"The detailed decision will be announced to the parties in due course and remains subject to appeal. The ICC (acting on behalf of the ECB) will consider the written reasoned decision in full before making any further comment," added the statement.

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