Cricket ban on Danushka Gunathilaka lifted, says SLC

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Independent Inquiry Committee appointed by SLC, which was tasked with investigating the impact of the criminal allegations against Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia, has recommended a full lifting of the ban imposed on him.

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket suspended Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka from all cricket activities in November 2022 upon learning of his arrest and charges related to alleged sexual assault in Australia during his travel as a member of the National team for the T20 World Cup 2022.

This suspension was pending the outcome of legal proceedings and was imposed considering the impact of his actions on the reputation of Cricket and the country.

The Inquiry Panel, headed by Retired High Court Judge Sisira Ratnayake, Attorney Niroshana Perera, and Attorney Asela Rekawa, unanimously recommended an immediate lifting of his cricketing ban, allowing him to resume regular cricket activities and return to national duty.

They have also cautioned Gunathilaka to always uphold his status as a representative of the nation in all his future actions.