Committee to probe incidents reported against SL players during T20 WC tour

 

A six-member committee has been appointed to inquire into the incidents reported against Sri Lanka cricket players during their recent tour in Australia for the ICC T20 World Cup.

Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe appointed the committee pursuant to Article 39(3) of the Sports Law No.25 of 1973.The panel is chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Kusala Sarojini Weerawardena.

Meanwhile, former ministerial secretary Kingsley Fernando, retired DIG Sudath Nagahamulla, retired Rear Admiral Ananda Peiris, former cricketer Nalin de Alwis and Attorney-at-Law Shalani Roshana will serve as the members of the committee.

Sri Lanka’s national cricket squad was in Australia from 16 October 2022 to 13 November 2022 to take part in the ICC T20 World Cup.Several incidents against the conduct of the national team players were reported after an Australian woman levelled sexual assault allegations against top order batter Danushka Gunathilaka.

The 31-year-old was arrested by Sydney Police on November 06 just hours after Sri Lanka lost a Super 12 stage match against England and was eliminated from the tournament.