Sri Lanka to claim compensation for Kusal Perera's steroid ruling

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to claim compensation from WADA for wicketkeeper batsman Kusal Janith Perera following his wrong conviction for the use of a banned steroid

Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to claim compensation from WADA for wicketkeeper batsman Kusal Janith Perera following his wrong conviction for the use of a banned steroid.

Kusal Perera

"The ICC committee asked for a report and we made a submission on his behalf to claim all his costs incurred including legal and medical in order to prove his innocence," SLC chairman Thilanga Sumathipala told reporters here yesterday.

He said the amount will be determined after Perera's return from England tour.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!