‘Master Blaster’ to bat for UNP’s Sagala in Matara

Sri Lanka’s ‘Master Blaster’ and former MP Sanath Jayasuriya has switched political allegiances six days ahead of the Parliamentary poll, announcing his decision to support UNP Candidate Sagala Ratnayake who is contesting in the Matara District, the cricket legend’s hometown.

Jayasuriya was lured into politics in 2010 by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and maintained close links to the former First Family.

He served as a UPFA MP and Deputy Minister from 2010-2015.

The former cricketer will formally endorse Ratnayake at the UNP candidate’s campaign office in Pamburaana, Matara at 4:30 p.m. today. (DB)