Dinesh Chandimal charged with ball tampering against West Indies

Gros Islet (Saint Lucia), June 17 (CRICKETNMORE) - Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been charged with "changing the condition of the ball", by the International Cricket Council (ICC), during the second Test against West Indies here. The game's global governing

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stoutly defended the team, saying it would defend any "unwarranted allegation" against any player. "The team management has informed us that Sri Lankan players have not engaged in any wrong doing during the ongoing (2nd) Test match played between Sri Lanka and West Indies," the SLC said in a statement.

"The team on the third day of the match protested a decision taken by the umpires citing 'changing the condition of the ball'," the statement added. "SLC reiterates its commitment to adhering to the laws of the game and upholding the spirit of the game. SLC stands firm in our commitment to protect the dignity of the national cricketers at all times."