Thu Sep 19 13:08:05 UTC 2024: ## Former Sri Lankan Cricketer Banned for 20 Years from Cricket Australia for “Utterly Reprehensible” Conduct
**Melbourne, Australia** – Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera has been banned for 20 years from holding any position within Cricket Australia or its affiliated organizations. This decision was made by the Cricket Australia Conduct Commission following an investigation into a serious breach of the Code of Conduct.
Samaraweera, who previously served as the head coach of Cricket Victoria, was found guilty of violating section 2.23 of the Code, which deals with inappropriate behavior. Although specific details of the misconduct remain undisclosed, Cricket Australia stated that Samaraweera’s actions were “utterly reprehensible.”
The ban stems from an incident during Samaraweera’s brief tenure as head coach, which ended after just two weeks in May 2023. He resigned following a disagreement regarding a staff appointment.
Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins emphasized the organization’s commitment to protecting player welfare and praised the victim for their courage in coming forward. “We strongly support the decision… [Samaraweera’s] conduct was utterly reprehensible and a betrayal of everything we stand for at Cricket Victoria,” Cummins stated.
Cricket Australia reiterated their commitment to addressing inappropriate behavior and encouraged anyone experiencing such issues to report them through their dedicated channels.
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