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Danushka allowed to use Whatsapp but no dating Apps

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1 year ago

February 23, 2023

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Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was accused of sexual assault has now been allowed to use Whatsapp and the overnight curfew imposed on him by the court has also been relaxed, as per The Chronicle.

It was on November 6 that the 31-year-old was arrested on Sussex Street, Australia after a 29-year-old woman had accused him of sexual assault after they matched on Tinder.

The cricketer was charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and was refused bail in the Local Court on November 7, 2022.

According to The Chronicle, the cricketer was presented in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, where his defence barrister Emma Sullivan applied for two variations in the 31-year-old’s bail.

The first condition involved the court allowing Gunathilaka to use WhatsApp which was earlier denied by Magistrate Jennifer Atkinson. However, he is still not allowed to use any dating or social media applications.

As per the report, the defence barrister also urged the court to revoke the overnight curfew and enforcement conditions after police attended Gunathilaka’s home at 2 am.

While opposing the variation, DPP solicitor George Rixon said that it should be in place in order to “mitigate the risks” for further offences.

“The accused’s aggressive sexual behaviour is of concern,” he said.

Gunathilaka has been living in Sydney since being granted bail in November, but was not allowed to access social media unless in the company of his legal team, and also had to adhere to a night-time curfew.

Though acknowledging that Gunathilaka had been fully compliant with the bail conditions thus far, the magistrate did warn that Gunathilaka would spend many months in custody waiting for a trial or sentencing if he breached bail. His case is expected to return to court in April.

Danushka Gunathilaka refused bail!

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Yupun, Nadeeha secure 2 medals at UAE Athletics Grand Prix

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15 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon secured third place in the Men’s 100m event at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix 2024 in Dubai this afternoon (May 03).

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s Nadeesha Ramanayake has won second place in the Women’s 400m event.

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LPL player auction on May 21

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16 hours ago

May 3, 2024

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The Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League 2024, which is Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 League with an international flavor, will be conducted on May 21, 2024.

The auction will be held at the Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo starting at noon.

This is the second consecutive year that the Lanka Premier League, which is growing in strength and popularity, is conducting a ‘player auction.’

During the initial three editions, the players were picked by a ‘player draft.’

Every team has the option of having a maximum of 24 and a minimum of 20 players in a squad, while each squad should consist of six overseas players.

It will be mandatory to play an U23 player (Sri Lanka) in the playing XI. The auction will be shown live across TV and digital platforms.

The LPL will be conducted from July 1st to 21st, starting in Kandy, then in Dambulla, before heading to Colombo for the business end of the tournament.

(SLC)

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SL confirm ICC Women’s T20 WC qualifier semi-final spot

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2 days ago

May 2, 2024

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Tournament favourites, Sri Lanka has confirmed their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Group A semi-final spot with a dominant, 67-run victory over Uganda at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

A career-best T20I knock from Vishmi Gunaratne and a brilliant bowling effort led Sri Lanka to a massive win in Group A of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier.

With this victory, Sri Lanka continues their unbeaten streak in the tournament.

Scores :

Sri Lanka

154/4, 20 overs (Vishmi Gunaratne 73 not out, Hasini Perera 30; Janet Mbabazi 1-19)

Uganda

87 all out, 19.2 overs (Prosscovia Alako 36; Inoka Ranaweera 2-10, Shashini Gimhani 2-23, Kavisha Dilhari 2-27)

Player of the Match – Vishmi Gunaratne