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Dasun Shanaka fined

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4 weeks ago

February 20, 2025

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Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has been fined US$10,000 by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for traveling to Sri Lanka and returning to Dubai on the same day while playing for the Dubai Capitals in the UAE’s International League T20. The fine was imposed for violating regulations by traveling outside Sri Lanka without registering as a professional player.
The incident occurred when Shanaka was requested by SSC Cricket Secretary Ashan De Silva to return to Sri Lanka for a crucial Inter-Club First Division match against Moors at the Sara Oval. Despite SSC’s struggles in the tournament, Shanaka delivered a remarkable performance, scoring 123 runs off 87 balls, including 8 sixes and 10 fours. He then flew back to Dubai the same day and contributed 34 runs off 12 balls for the Dubai Capitals in a T20 match against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.

SLC clarified that no additional disciplinary charges were filed against Shanaka during the investigation. Reports indicate that several parties have offered to pay the fine on his behalf.

During the match against Moors, Shanaka was struck in the neck by a ball while attempting a sweep shot. He was examined by sports medicine specialist Dr. Ruwan Jayasuriya, who provided a fitness certificate confirming the injury would not affect his ability to play after a short rest.

Despite the controversy, Shanaka continued to play, featuring in SSC’s final preliminary-round match against NCC last weekend.

(dailynews.lk)

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

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