Sri Lanka captain slams player misconduct

Sri Lanka's alleged off-field misconduct in New Zealand only adds to a demoralising tour for captain Angelo Mathews.

Sri Lanka cricket captain Angelo Mathews has promised "no mercy" for players if they're found guilty of late night partying and other misconduct during his team's disastrous tour of New Zealand.

Mathews says he is hurting following a tour in which his team were soundly beaten in three formats by the Black Caps.

He confirmed the Sri Lankan sports ministry will investigate allegations the players were involved in "scandalous" behaviour during the six-week tour which finished on Sunday.

Sports minister Dayasiri Jayasekera says he had received photographs of players drinking until late in the lead-up to matches.

He also alleged there was a lack of harmony in the team, who lost the Test and Twenty20 series 2-0, the one-day international series 3-1.

Mathews told a press conference he couldn't deny there had been misbehaviour during a tour he described as demoralising.

"I can promise that there will be no mercy for any member found guilty of misconduct," he said.

Sri Lanka team manager Jerry Woutersz refused to comment on the reports of indiscipline.

He said a report would be handed to the ministry this week.


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