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

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4 weeks ago

September 19, 2024

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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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Inaugural Lanka T10 Super League set for December

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13 hours ago

October 15, 2024

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The player registration portal for the inaugural Lanka T10 Super League 2024 will open today at 6.00 PM (IST).

Overseas and Ex-Sri Lanka players are encouraged to log in to the portal via www.srilankacricket.lk and complete their registrations on or before 6.00 PM (IST) on October 23, 2024.

The tournament will be played from 12th to 22nd December 2024.

Sri Lanka’s newest addition to the annual cricket calendar, the Lanka T10 Super League will feature some of the finest international stars alongside top Sri Lankan players.

The league will consist of six men’s teams representing key regional cricket hubs in Sri Lanka. Each team will have a squad of maximum 17 players, including seven international players.

The event rights for the tournament are managed and operated by a Consortium consisting of T Ten Sports Management FZC, T TEN Global Sports FZE, and the Innovative Production Group FZE.

(srilankacricket.lk)

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Chandika Hathurusinghe suspended

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13 hours ago

October 15, 2024

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Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has been suspended by the BCB on disciplinary grounds. He has been suspended for 48 hours and is to be “terminated immediately” after that period and has also been served a show-cause notice by the board. Phil Simmons will take over as head coach in an interim capacity till the 2025 Champions Trophy.
“Hathurusinghe has two counts of misconduct,” BCB president Faruque Ahmed said. “First is about an assault on a player. Secondly, he took too many leaves, more than what was in his contract.”

Hathurusinghe returned for his second stint as Bangladesh coach in February last year. In August this year, shortly after Ahmed was appointed as board president, he had said that Hathurusinghe should no longer continue as Bangladesh’s head coach.

Under Hathurusinghe, Bangladesh put up underwhelming performances during last year’s ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup campaign this year. His best achievement during this term was Bangladesh’s 2-0 Test series win against Pakistan this year. It was their maiden win in Pakistan, and first overseas Test series win in 15 years. However, in the India tour that followed, they lost 2-0 in the Tests and 3-0 in the T20Is which included a record loss in the third match.

(espncricinfo.com)

(This story, originally published by espncricinfo.com has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Kamindu, Tammy named players of the month

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2 days ago

October 14, 2024

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today revealed the ICC Players of the Month for September 2024 as Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis and England’s Tammy Beaumont.
Mendis continued a record-breaking streak in Test cricket during September to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month, while Beaumont starred in England’s short format success in Ireland to secure the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award.

Both players won their respective accolades for the second time – Mendis having previously won in March 2024, with Beaumont backing up her other previous award in February 2021.

ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September, Kamindu Mendis: “I am honoured to be once again chosen as the ICC Men’s Player of the Month, and this accolade brings me immense happiness and pride, as I believe all the hard work that was put into becoming the player that I am today is starting to pay off and being recognized consistently in the global stage.

“This recognition gives me further strength to continue my good work on the cricketing field and aspire for bigger achievements, thus helping my team win games and bring glory to our country and happiness to our fans.”

Reacting to her award win, ICC Women’s Player of the Month, Tammy Beaumont, said: “Thank you to everyone who voted for me as ICC Women’s Player of the Month for September. It was a great tour in Ireland with an inexperienced England team and it was really nice to contribute personally.

“I saw firsthand how well Aimee Maguire bowled for Ireland and she fully deserved the nomination. Congratulations to Esha Oza too.”

(Excerpts : ICC)