This time around Wickremesinghe has criticized sports and business media saying they could be bought over like politicians.

“Front pages of newspapers are talking of corruption. The sports pages are defending the corrupt. They are asking why we have appointed an interim committee to administer Sri Lanka Cricket. Rs.500 million is owed by Sri Lanka Cricket,” the Premier has charged.

"We are asking finance companies and the banks what they did. There were conflicts of interests. I have been told that the business pages can be purchased just like politicians. They are no different than the politicians. Newspapers should ensure both sides are reported," the Prime Minister has added.