Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has sought financial help from the government and state banks, the BBC Sinhala service has learned.
Jun 7, 2011
Sri Lanka Cricket seeks cash help
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has sought financial help from the government and state banks, the BBC Sinhala service has learned.
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