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Cricket Australia bans ex-Sri Lankan Test player for 20 years

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Cricket Australia (CA) has banned former Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years after he “committed a serious breach” of the organisation’s code of conduct.

Samaraweera is banned from holding any position within CA or a state or territory association, including any WBBL or BBL teams.

CA’s conduct commission found Samaraweera engaged in “inappropriate behaviour” while he was employed by Cricket Victoria (CV).

“CA and CV are committed to providing a safe environment for all players and employees and the welfare of those subjected to mistreatment is paramount,” a CA statement read.

CV also released a statement, saying it “strongly” supported CA’s decision to ban Samaraweera, who had worked with the state women’s program.

“It is our view that the conduct was utterly reprehensible and a betrayal of everything we stand for at Cricket Victoria,” CV chief executive Nick Cummins said.

“The victim in this case has demonstrated incredible strength of character and courage in speaking up. She will continue to receive our ongoing support to allow her to achieve her goals on and off the field.”

Cummins added: “From an organisation perspective, the safety and wellbeing of everyone at Cricket Victoria is paramount.

“We will not tolerate any behaviour which compromises that position, or our people, and will always support our culture of speaking up.”

Samaraweera was appointed head coach of the Victorian women’s team in May but resigned later that month prior to commencing the role.

He had previously served as acting head coach.

Samaraweera had joined CV in 2008 as a specialist batting coach.

He played seven Tests for Sri Lanka between 1993 and 1995 and appeared in five ODIs during his playing career.

(ABC)

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Sri Lanka clinches ODI series with 174-run win over Australia

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Hosts Sri Lanka dampened Australia’s preparations as they recorded a thumping 174-run victory in the second ODI to seal the series 2-0 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

With their Champions Trophy preparations already staggered by the absence of their star pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood and all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis (retired), the series defeat serves as a huge blow to the ODI World Cup world champions.

After opting to bat first, Charith Asalanka’s men put on a hefty 281/5 on the board on the back of wicket-keeper Kusal Mendis’ stroke-filled century. Captain Asalanka and Janith Liyanage then provided a strong finish with their 35-ball 66-run partnership for the fifth wicket. While Asalanka remained unbeaten on 78 off 66 balls, Liyanage struck 32 in 21 balls.

Source: Indian Express

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SLC announces 16-member squad for ODI series

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia.

The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14.

Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.

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Yupun finishes 2nd at Tampere Indoor Meeting

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Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon has clocked a season-best time of 6.66 seconds to finish second in the 60-meter event at the Tampere Indoor Meeting 2025 in Finland.


Competing in the World Athletics Indoor Continental Tour Bronze Label competition, this marks his third-best performance in the 60 meters.

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