Danushka Gunathilaka scandal; Why did SLC keep such a player?

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*Investigations reveal that this is not the first time he has faced disciplinary charges

* Danushka has faced at least three allegations of misconduct on females

Sri Lankan citizens woke to shocking news last morning of a national cricketer facing allegations of sexual assault in Australia during the T20 World Cup. The allegations which have rocked the cricketing world has also brought much disgrace to Sri Lanka Cricket, which continued with Danushka's selection despite the cricketer facing an alleged dark past.

Danushka is no stranger to cricket-loving citizens. Although the country expected to see his performance on the field, the cricketer had allegedly other plans brewing. According to a statement given by Deputy Superintendant Jane Doherty, Australia's Sex Crimes Squad Commander, which was played on Australian media, Danushka had met a female on the dating app 'Tinder and the two had been chatting for weeks. Last Wednesday night the two had for the first time met at the Opera bar in Sydney although Danushka was well aware he had a commitment with the national cricket team. The couple had decided to return to the female's house in Rosebay for consensual sex, but when the victim had allegedly requested Danushka to wear a condom he had refused. When asked, the cricketer allegedly choked his 29-year-old victim after arguments and sexually assaulted her.

The Australian police nabbed Danushka on Saturday night just as the team was preparing to leave Australia on an early morning flight to return back home. He was produced before an Australian court yesterday, where his bail was rejected.

Investigations here have revealed that this is not the first time that Danushka has faced disciplinary charges. Sources within the SLC told Daily Mirror yesterday that within the past two years, Danushka has faced at least three allegations of misconduct on females and one incident of misbehaviour where he along with two other players broke the bio bubble during a tour in England.

Sources said that within the past two years, Danushka had faced two complaints down south for allegedly harassing women, one which included him allegedly visiting a nightclub/hotel in Mirissa where he made advances on a female and the victim had moved away after slapping the cricketer on the face.

In 2018, SLC slapped a six-match ban on the batsman for breaching player rules as police investigated the alleged rape of a Norwegian woman in his hotel room in Kollupitiya.

Danushka was questioned by police after his associate Sandeep Jude Selliah was accused of raping one of two Norwegian women with them in a room at the team hotel.

Police said Danushka was not an accused, but a cricket board hearing found him guilty of breaching team discipline and violating his contract.

SLC rules stipulate that during matches, players must be in their hotel rooms by midnight and cannot have guests.

This incident in 2018 was just months after he faced another disciplinary inquiry in October 2017, where he missed a training session following late-night partying.

Even during the England tour in 2021, where he, Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis faced a one-year ban after a bio bubble breach during the COVID-19, Danushka and the rest of the two players were cleared in a year and taken back into the team.

With Danushka already having such a troubled past to which he was cleared, a serious question now arises as to why the selection committee of Sri Lanka Cricket continuously kept such a player on the national cricket team even as a backup player.

Sources in the sports industry said that a player with so many allegations should have faced a ban for life but questions now arise as to why Danushka was continuously selected and even sent for tours.

Soon after the sexual assault allegations against Danushka went viral yesterday Sri Lanka Cricket was quick to release a statement stating that it had initiated a thorough inquiry into the matter and said it will take stern action against the player if found guilty.

“SLC will closely monitor the proceedings in court and, in consultation with the ICC, will expeditiously initiate a thorough inquiry into the matter and take stern action against the cricketer, if found guilty,” the SLC said. (JAMILA HUSAIN)

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Comments - 134

Gama Rala Monday, 07 November 2022 08:22 AM

If convicted he is guilty of two crimes. First is rape, for which he will get at least 8 years in an Australian jail. But for the second, bringing disrepute to SL, he has to do at least 10 years in Welikada upon completion of his Australian sentence. But if the current criminal politicians are still there, he will be offered a cabinet position.

Johan Monday, 07 November 2022 08:22 AM

Can't understand why SLC is having controversial players in the team.SL has to choose best players in district level.SLC shouldn't be politicised.Players join Politicians to bring disrepute to SL

slhonest Monday, 07 November 2022 08:23 AM

He is kept in the squad since even the SLC is full of such criminals and everyone is covering each other. Only country in the world where a loved sports have taken a reverse gear since victory ✌️ that shows the calibere of officials and ppl involved with the sports. Also there is lots of curse with the sports.... Everyone country allows all community to represent their national team...if they are talented. Here it's only one race no others are given equal opportunity. Once in a blue moon they give one player from another race to participate that too without much persistance. Murali was an exception since he was super natural!!!! If u want to everyone to love the sports and create a positive vibe... Unite everyone ... If not this sports will never ever develop!! Period!

Sports Lover Monday, 07 November 2022 07:55 PM

England, South Africa, zimbabwe, New Zealand and India are a few examples.

Nilmini Welivta Monday, 07 November 2022 08:25 AM

He is probably being framed to extort money from this poor player. The president should intervene to have him released.

Lohan Monday, 07 November 2022 03:28 PM

Stop dreaming he needs medical attention and jail sentence

Carry Monday, 07 November 2022 06:38 PM

Best is remove his balls.

Tissa Fernando Monday, 07 November 2022 06:57 PM

No, the girl came willingly and wanted safe act our guy went mad after seeing the woman naked and forgot the world around him. So he probably did it by force and the woman complained. The woman could have also complained even if he did it right. So best thing yo stay away from such temptations.

C Fernando Monday, 07 November 2022 07:46 PM

He will be released only if judicial process finds him innocent. This is not Sri Lanka where the "President intervenes" to bypass due process and have him released.

Athula Monday, 07 November 2022 08:25 AM

The reason as always is due to political interference from the top. The SLC administration are nothing but a bunch of "yes sir" type spineless cowards.

M D Monday, 07 November 2022 08:29 AM

They chatted, had drinks in the bar, and then went her house to “do it” . But at the house he refused to wear condom and so she refused. But he went ahead without permission. It is wrong but it is different from rape. I feel sorry for the guy.

ANTON Monday, 07 November 2022 11:38 AM

I DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR HIM. HOPE HE GETS A LENGTHY PRISON SENTENCE.

Tissa Fernando Monday, 07 November 2022 02:25 PM

You need to be careful with these women as they can even accuse of rape after consensual act. These women do this quite often with public figures so they get good story to be published as well as they can get some good compensation. For Dhanushka , I thunk he picked the wrong woman. He was picking on many and the got stuck when he tried it with the wrong woman.

Sana Monday, 07 November 2022 06:34 PM

Oh dear, hope he won’t run behind men.

Dee Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:07 PM

"Went ahead without permission" is rape. Even if a naked female is sitting on your lap, if you force her to have sex, that is rape. Even if she said yes first but then said no and told you to stop and you go on, that is rape. If she is drunk and you go ahead and have sex without her affirmative coherent consent, it is also rape. Please get educated. The mindset and entitlement of the people in these comments is just scary. schools need to do a better job of educating men on consent. There a video called TEA CONSENT which will explain this very important concept in a simple fashion- some of it might surprise you!

Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 08:30 AM

The cricket team managers kept a blind eye for all DG misconduct because they're worried about their job?! Maybe DG have paid hush money to SL team managers!! SL team performance not consistent mainly due to discipline and I squarely put the blame on SL cricket team managers And SLC!! Yeah!!

Mizaru Monday, 07 November 2022 08:31 AM

Because he is in step with Sri Lanka's culture. Simple!

Edward Arthur Padmasiri Monday, 07 November 2022 08:33 AM

Charges must be levelled against the team manager and selectors for unethical favouritism toward one player and glaring neglect of potential risks. This bloke was injured weeks ago and didn't have the form to deserve a place as a backup player, but they still kept this uncontrollable offender in Australia.

Kangaroo court Monday, 07 November 2022 08:36 AM

Im not making him a saint, wrong is wrong,.. But the actual thing what happened is that, this woman is a hooker, after Danushka had finished his 'enjoyed order ' he had not paid for the ' services'.. Thats when things got ugly.. Australian media

T R Monday, 07 November 2022 08:37 AM

White girls start to sleep around from 13 to 14 years. By the time they age 21 they have already slept with scores of guys. They have no morality at all. But one incident like a guy touched her without permission would lead to arrest and facing court . Very strange country

Kadu Karaya Monday, 07 November 2022 08:41 AM

It was all from the political pressure, especially from SJB Lakshman Kiriella who championed for Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, and Dhanushka Gunatileke to come back to the team after they were banned.

Wj Monday, 07 November 2022 08:43 AM

It’s obvious, track record of the top officials of SLC also not good .

Duminda Monday, 07 November 2022 08:44 AM

If this is the case selection committe must send home first. Up to sports minister to do the needful.

Anura Gunawardane Monday, 07 November 2022 08:54 AM

All including cricket board management and captain should resign for this disgrace

Sokrates Monday, 07 November 2022 08:55 AM

With cricket being the most boring sport out there, this player who has his brain in his dick was in need of some variety. But anyway, why hasn't he been behind bars for a long time because of his past crimes? Probably because sex crimes against women and children in Sri Lanka still don't get the attention they deserve. Politicians and VIPs always get away with this. Only if such a crook of the so-called Sri Lankan high society commits such a crime abroad he finally ends up in the nick.

Chris Monday, 07 November 2022 08:56 AM

The whole management is weak and cannot take a correct stand on anything. Apparently there were many parties and a total of 16 of which only 6 were approved ones. Clearly shows the manager and senior staff have no control over these over hyped players.

annecunt Monday, 07 November 2022 08:59 AM

No woman is safe in sri-lanka as long this man is alive

Sathy Silva Monday, 07 November 2022 09:00 AM

Corrupted cricket and corrupted politics, what else?

EMILYJOACK Monday, 07 November 2022 09:01 AM

Vaginas going around his brain

Nightowl Monday, 07 November 2022 09:02 AM

First question must be why he was allowed to stay 3 weeks after injury

umas Monday, 07 November 2022 09:04 AM

This man bought more disgrace to our country than our politicians

Triple X Monday, 07 November 2022 09:04 AM

Punish the selectors and even the board which approved his selection.

Ranjith Monday, 07 November 2022 09:09 AM

SLC is to be blamed for all these after so many incidents how can SLC still keeping him in the squad Dhanuska is a bad example for other cricketers as well we all know cricketers are not only playing cricket when they are overseas but other games as well. As fans we are disappointed

Kingsley Wijesinhe Monday, 07 November 2022 09:11 AM

Good question. Cricket is not only about winning. Cricketers are brand ambassadors for the country, Dhanushka Gunathilaka should have been shown the door a long time ago.

Winning matters Wednesday, 09 November 2022 04:39 PM

If cricketer can't win they money will be less. Dhanushka was repeatedly vital for our team's overall capability. Sportsman only last a few years, they don't have a career actually playing sport after forty. Winning and doing better than others is only way to ensure high incomes. You're getting confused with marketing business talking about brand ambassador losing focus on why sportsman play high income getting sport.

Russel Harmmer Monday, 07 November 2022 09:11 AM

The selectors should shoulder the responsibility to have this black sheep in our squad.

R. Michel Fernandez Monday, 07 November 2022 09:13 AM

Feel sorry for the innocent wife

Sandy Monday, 07 November 2022 09:18 AM

He has all the qualities to become a member of parliament he chose the wrong career by playing cricket

Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 09:19 AM

SLC And SL cricket managers don't have the backbone to address the issues with DG !! Yeah!!

Fernando Monday, 07 November 2022 09:24 AM

Good lesson for the woman too, for trusting unknown men and bringing them home to enjoy sex.

Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 09:27 AM

DG obsessed with sexual encounters and unprotected intercourse, well jail time in Australia will help some extent to his problem!! Yeah!!

Winning matters Monday, 07 November 2022 01:01 PM

You another traitor to our nation! Danushka was vital to get wins for our nation. You want us to fail with wanting him away, on the deceitful allegations by the white woman!

SHM Monday, 07 November 2022 09:31 AM

Don't worry he will be back in the team after some mild penalties enforced on him. So who will be the next victim to Danushka? Shame on the entire team and its administration to tolerate such a thug in this gentleman's game, cricket.

SHM Monday, 07 November 2022 09:31 AM

Don't worry he will be back in the team after some mild penalties enforced on him. So who will be the next victim to Danushka? Shame on the entire team and its administration to tolerate such a thug in this gentleman's game, cricket.

R.M Monday, 07 November 2022 09:31 AM

SLC has never been interested in even maintaining standard of Sri Lankan cricket leave along improving it. Firstly, it increased the number of First Division teams to 22 just to get votes from clubs during election when all other cricket playing countries have very few teams First Division teams usually between 6-12. Although SLC get a massive amount of income from TV rights etc., it never spent money in constructing large cricket grounds with fast wickets and it did not set up a Cricket Academy. The President Ranil Wickremasinghe must dissolve the SLC and have a fair election for SLC under a revised constitution.

Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 09:34 AM

DG piece of advice, always get the lady's consent, if the Lady wants protected sex oblige her wish, remember Nice guys finish last!! Yeah!!

Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 09:37 AM

Hello DG you like it rough Huh!! Soon you'll be the bitch in NSW jail, Hope you can do hard time!???

Bernard Jayatilake Monday, 07 November 2022 09:38 AM

The SLC should be prosecuted for violating rules in retaining such sex-maniacs in the team after several disciplinary charges and meting out lenient punishments.

Sunil Monday, 07 November 2022 09:38 AM

Fire all players and any employees who misbehave and creates problems for men or women. This is found mostly among Youth. The Maha Sangha must spend time to reform and rehabilitate youth with the assistance of society, and lead them to a good righteous life. Parents must closely monitor the growth of their children to adulthood. We should not cause harm or pain to others.

SRI Monday, 07 November 2022 09:39 AM

Given the past history and records of this cricket players; it is now clear he must be stopped playing for the country...he has had many chances and he ignored all warming...but in this case; he had consent from that girl whoever it is ...if he had consent; he can be freed....this is not considered as rape ..many questions will be asked by judges ...why did this girl has been in contact with him for more one weeks! It looks she wants to trick him on this matter..

nizam Cassim Monday, 07 November 2022 09:45 AM

when the former Minister of sports is the number one hunter, others follow. SLC has to answer many questions, If the player is injured and a replacement is flown in what was Danushka remaining in Australia? Additional costs for rooming and allowance. This begs the question at SLC is not what you know it's who you know.

Russel Harmmer Monday, 07 November 2022 09:46 AM

Yes, Sri Lanka Cricket Board should remove him right now, now only him there are three more guys in the T20 team identify them and sack them too.

J.P. Fernandopulle (attorney-at-law) Monday, 07 November 2022 09:47 AM

No mercy should be shown to suck 3rd grade idiots, prompt action should be taken by the SLC Board with immediate effect.

Jude Monday, 07 November 2022 09:50 AM

Hey DG you like it rough Huh, you gonna be prison bitch in NSW, I hope you can do hard time!!??? NSW sexual predators conviction rate is 95.4% (2018/19. Stats)

Dilshan Perera Monday, 07 November 2022 09:57 AM

Check if Dickwella too was involved.. this is a chance to get rid of both..

Truth Seeker Monday, 07 November 2022 10:02 AM

The srilanka media fails to report the corruptions, that goes in the boards, the police force, the government etc.. The result is a broken country, with corruption, rape, drugs, criminal activities, road accidents etc. goes unchecked. The normal law abiding citizens life is put through hell

Waco Monday, 07 November 2022 10:03 AM

What about the Parliamentarians, who up to similar things? Are they above the Law?

Jef Monday, 07 November 2022 10:15 AM

ICC must take full responsibility if representing ICC cricket and other crikerting franchises must follow same around the world they must ban players who are not suitable with personal reputation behaviour

German Monday, 07 November 2022 10:21 AM

Not one compassionate comment about the women of whom he destroyed their lifes. All the attention goes to this rapist I never heard of.

Citizen Monday, 07 November 2022 10:21 AM

He is a cricketer with special needs perhaps born to an elitist family. Gommpissa.

Frances Monday, 07 November 2022 10:22 AM

Entire SLCBoard should resign forthwith taking the full blame for the behavior of the bastard. They are wholly responsible as they tolerated all his nonsense giving in to pressure of politicians. Shame on you SLC

Ranjan Monday, 07 November 2022 10:23 AM

Best is to remove is BALLS. He may be a better opener for the side.

Jayantha de Alwis Monday, 07 November 2022 10:24 AM

This is another jewel to the country's reputation, just right after Rajapaksa/Ranil's grand-scale corruption scandals Now this fellow Dhanushka Gunatilleka rape charges. How can we keep our heads high and say that we are Sri Lankans?

Winning matters Monday, 07 November 2022 10:30 AM

This is most likely she wanted more money after full payment already made, to blackmail him, he refused, now he's in jail. Look up online see Tinder in Australia for sex hookups. It is not dating App. Tinder said also to be used by prostitutes to get new business.

Vignesh Monday, 07 November 2022 10:41 AM

Sri lankan style, we don't accept international courts.But only srilankan justice system

joshua Monday, 07 November 2022 10:46 AM

Why did SLC keep the player? This is same as we keep robbers, rapists, murderers and morons in our Parliament?

Winning matters Monday, 07 November 2022 01:00 PM

You are being traitor to our country. The Sri Lankan voter want rapist and murderers in parliament, so can't blame the criminals when public keep wanting them in. And once in, all their crimes can be quickly erased as failed judicial decision! That is our culture! Your shaming of our cricketer for allegation of Australian woman is disgraceful.

Sam Ekanayake Monday, 07 November 2022 11:02 AM

Keeping him on board is a reflection of SL cricket's standards.

Ns Monday, 07 November 2022 11:04 AM

Close associate of the would be prince. Mynah's dream.

ANTON Monday, 07 November 2022 11:09 AM

HE IS A REFLECTION OF WHAT SRI LANKA HAS BECOME TODAY!

RanjithT Monday, 07 November 2022 11:17 AM

If this guy is to be rehabilitated he should be born again.

Namal Monday, 07 November 2022 11:38 AM

Haha Namal as Sports Minister, what a character that is! These buggers have taken after Namal's example.. some cricketers are really swollen headed. Serves this bugger a good lesson if he goes to jail. Hope so. And hope the others will also learn a damn good lesson.

Alan Monday, 07 November 2022 11:42 AM

Dilshan did rape in zim, paid usd 15000, and got away.

RANEEL KAWANTISSA - DOHA Monday, 07 November 2022 12:06 PM

DHANUSHKA MAY HAVE GONE FOR A FREE HIT THINKING IT WAS ABOVE WASTE HIGH. REVIEW NEEDED. ONLY KING KHOLI CAN ANTICIPATE SUCH CALLS. IF REVIEW SHOWS THAT IT IS ABOVE WASTE HIGH IN THIS CASE AS WELL. UMPIRE GUILTY. BUT THIS IS DOWN UNDER. UNDER-ROUND . RANEEL, DOHA

Anura Ratnasiri Monday, 07 November 2022 12:18 PM

ICC must take stern action against such players. Our stupidest politicians are in the same boat and do not take action instead clear their name. It is the responsibility of ICC. Never ever let them play cricket again.

Priyani Chandani Monday, 07 November 2022 12:25 PM

Media has to publish the pedgree, nationality and track record of this woman. If these two marry, they can do much not for cricket, but for SL POLITICS.

Law in Sri Lanka Monday, 07 November 2022 12:33 PM

Like in past, Sri Lanka Cricket will cover up the sexually harassing women/rap women by cricket players to get the benefits from them. Kushal Mendis, also a killed a person sometime back. He was released without any chargers. This is how law in Sri Lanka applied to people. Cricketers and politicians are protected by the law. Innocents people convicted by the law in Sri Lanka.

Sambo Monday, 07 November 2022 12:36 PM

The rule of law in Australia is one law for all and unlike in Sri Lanka where the law to applied depends on the individual.

DW Monday, 07 November 2022 12:42 PM

If this happened in Sri Lanka, they would probably make the woman disappear to protect the high profile figure but in a country like Australia, that sort of things have no place.

Terrence K Monday, 07 November 2022 12:56 PM

Lovers of Cricket at one time he was the admirer of several cricketing fans and now that he has repeated blunders to his reputation I don't see a single kind word spoken of him to bring solace to a troubled soul but talking of rape and other charges for some act done to some prostitute who would have had many men. Whilst not condoning his behaviour some advice to those well wishers/relations to engage a Lady Barrister at Law of African origin as she has a clearer understanding and she can obtain a retrieve/relief of sentence. Local or Australian lawyers will not be able convince the Judges. Specially this sports celebrity is dealing with a prostitute who may have had preconceived intentions consenting consensual sex as a Prostitute but not advising the offender of a condom giving sufficient notice. But when the act was to be performed noticing him of this requirement and at that moment man's behavior can change. Deputy Superintendent Jane Doherty has elucidated information.

Jeffery Ratnam Monday, 07 November 2022 01:02 PM

Sri Lankan tour manager is equally responsible for this incident, he should be sacked for his incompetence. It’s managers responsibility to keep an eye on his players.

Aquarius Monday, 07 November 2022 01:04 PM

As much as DG, the whole management is responsible for this situation. SLC were quick with a statement to cover themselves and divert attention away from them. When a character like this is allowed to continue despite several accusations and bans, it's mind boggling to know that SLC thought otherwise and deprived another talented youngster of an opportunity.

Ian Monday, 07 November 2022 01:38 PM

I fully agree. His looks reveal he is a characterless person. I thought he may have some good connections to someone influential. Shame of Sri Lanka. Dam his family.

Lanka putha Monday, 07 November 2022 01:41 PM

May be he has political power. So when he is back he can go to the Parliament and join the rest. Only problem is it is going to be very long wait.

Truth Monday, 07 November 2022 01:41 PM

DG is innocent until proven guilty.

Ram Monday, 07 November 2022 01:45 PM

SLC is helping retaining lawyers to defend. SLC must recover all costs from the rascal who painted a poor image on our country soon after bankruptcy

Sri Lankan Monday, 07 November 2022 01:55 PM

I don’t condone with Danushka’s offence and he should face the consequences fully. As the article however questions the National body SLC for retaining a player with a questionable reputation, all I have to say is -in a country where we tolerate rapists , rogues by literally breeding them in Parliament and if they are convicted get a Presidential pardon. What more can one expect ?

Nikini J Monday, 07 November 2022 02:01 PM

ICC must conduct an investigation against the Sri Lanka Cricket Administration for deceit and breach of ICC protocol for keeping him after officially being replaced . Also , the ministry of sports on spending a good amnt of cash even after he was ruled out from the tournament? and for letting players roam around on their own as if they are on a vacation? This breach anti-corruption procedure …by allowing them to wonder around and communicate with bookies and other outside elements while the tour matches are in progress ! Secretary to Sports and Minister of Sports over to you !

Arjuna Herath Monday, 07 November 2022 02:09 PM

ICC must take action against Sri Lanka Cricket and the administrators for acting dishonestly , when the Sri Lanka cricket announced Dhanushka G was injured hence they need a replacement. SLC brought an additional players into the squad as replacements and now has been found they have kept the so-called injured Dhanushka with the quad which amounts to deliberately branching the policies of ICC tournaments ! Stern action against SLC officials shall be taken by the ICC for keeping Gunatilleke in Australia when he was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Disgusted Monday, 07 November 2022 02:12 PM

Why did he bother to get on tinder when there are plenty of legal brothels in Australia and or prostitutes working on their own for themselves who patronise pubs, clubs, hotels and shopping centres. DG is a repeated offender and should be admitted into a overseas rehab centre, but then again a jail term may bring him to his senses. I am made to understand from comments above that he has a wife, my heart goes out to the woman time to ditch the man and move on with her life. As for the woman, we still do not know the whole truth but it will come out into the open sooner or later. I also read above a comment that this woman is a hooker and to take a man back to her home means she may have been a private sole operator. Let's wait to what the outcome is when the courts make their final ruling. Last but not the least, the Cricket Board Official and or Officials who selected DG after being FULLY aware of his past should resign or be sacked, also DG should banned for LIFE.

A concerned Citizen Monday, 07 November 2022 02:18 PM

ICC anti-corruption shall investigate into how in this so- called cricketer allowed to wonder around and leave the team-hotel by the team management and ICC authorities . If this player can roam around freely whilst the tournament matches are in progress , can’t he be meeting bookies also ? Was he kept by the management as communication link ? Certainly his on the field performance will not justify a place in the squad, why he was so favored by the Management ? Besides if he was recovering from an injury, shan’t he be kept under observation/watch by the team management/Physiotherapy unit ?

Elmo P Monday, 07 November 2022 02:23 PM

wrong team for AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS wrong captain wrong seLEction committee wrong management of sri lanka cricket If Hon minister wont take action he will become wrong minister

TJ Monday, 07 November 2022 02:35 PM

Culpability of Sri Lanka Cricket and Captain 1: Selecting this non-performing deadwood passenger 2: Captain who is also a member of the selecting team on tour , and defended selecting this player for the 1st match 3:Lying to ICC and Breach of ICC tournament rules by keeling a “ injured “ player after being officially replaced with ICC approval 4: Allowing team member(s) to freely wonder on his own and leave the team hotel (Team Mgr

Mr. Cricket Monday, 07 November 2022 02:46 PM

Secratary to the Sport Ministry , as a public servant in the Administrative Service of the country, what actions have you taken of the Sri Lanka Cricket Officials including the Captain for failure on their part ? You are the ultimate legal authority to oversee Sri Lanka Cricket, hence answerable to the public ! How come this guy was kept on tour when he was officially replaced with the approval of ICC How a player on tour allowed to leave the team hotel and roam around freely ? If the player is recovering from injury and kept on tour , how on earth he had been leaving the team , team hotel , ground ect and engage with people and visit places / pubs as if he is on a private tour - what the team manager , team captain had done ? Investigate how this non-performing player was selected to the team in the first-place and his association with bookies !

Deshabandu Monday, 07 November 2022 02:52 PM

Sloppy

Ranjith Monday, 07 November 2022 02:53 PM

Well batsman's hate to bat on wet wickets always prefer dry wickets but DG selected to bat on wet wicket but the lady wanted to bat on dry wicket let the third umpire decide

Nikki Monday, 07 November 2022 03:06 PM

Secretary of Ministry of Sports / DG Sports : How SLC ( team manager and Capri)allowed a cricketer while on duty to roam around freely outside the team hotel ? Allowed an “ injured “ player to evade medical watch and engage in private activities ? ICC - Investigate on deceit by SLC who kept this player after being replaced and for breach of Anti-corruption procedure

Travis Monday, 07 November 2022 03:06 PM

Sri lanka always in this situation because rules are not followed. All ways court orders are not followed. When will these people learn. Due to corrupt politicians they rules of the country is in disarray. They put the biggest thieves to run the country. Sri lankan cricket no better after corruption entered late 90s. Shame shame. Destroy many good cricketers who played in south Africa but man with many rape cases and disciplinary wrong doing is playing in the side. Shame shame...

Harendra Monday, 07 November 2022 03:08 PM

I believe that the management is equally responsible for this issue. Even otherwise, others too had been partying, God only knows what they were up to! I think the minster and CB have to have an independent inquiry and sack the management !

Peacemaker Monday, 07 November 2022 03:09 PM

In SL, only rapists, mass murderers and bank robbers get to the higher positions due to skewed thinking of the majority

DJ Monday, 07 November 2022 03:54 PM

Ashley De Silva should be sacked Immediately. what a lame excuse from him.

Shelly Belly Monday, 07 November 2022 04:04 PM

Obviously we must hear both sides of the story before concluding anything. Dhanushka seems to have a bad reputation when it comes to women. Being a sportsman he obviously will have high drive for physical needs. Most of these woman are not in his room or with him in their homes for a chit chat or innocently. This is a lesson for every young man. Meet in a public place if you don't know the woman. If you want intimacy then get a wife.

Punchi Monday, 07 November 2022 04:06 PM

Many of the comments are attacking the institutions of our paradise. What the authors appear not to understand is we allowed our institutions to fail by not objecting when they were being misused to subjugate sections of our population

rbh Monday, 07 November 2022 04:21 PM

He is a good batsman the selecters knows he hit sexes

Chumley Pinto Monday, 07 November 2022 05:10 PM

He also hits sixes in bed

Chumley Pinto Monday, 07 November 2022 05:18 PM

He was only practicing hitting sixes in bed.

Chumley Pinto Monday, 07 November 2022 05:24 PM

Unfortunately he was caught OUT on his grandstand hitting sixes.

Bobby Sandaz (Senior Coach) Monday, 07 November 2022 04:27 PM

Manager Halangoda, 3 but weeks this idiot was injured but he protected Gunathilake why is that? why difference treatment for individual players. Something fishy.

Winning matters Monday, 07 November 2022 04:29 PM

The SL Govt. through SLC are paying the exorbitant legal fees for this national disgrace sex predator.

Boru Na Atha ..... Monday, 07 November 2022 04:30 PM

Halangoda is the main person behind this incident, he who arranged Gunathilake (the fool) to act, but Halangalda earned so many Eeros from this deal.

Nihal S Monday, 07 November 2022 04:34 PM

The team management on tour should be sacked immediately. How comes a player can go outside the hotel freely if there was an effective management in place? With regard to the cricketer, not to worry. The Australian authorities will look him after for the next 4 years at least.

HodoBiral Monday, 07 November 2022 04:40 PM

Srilanka is a loser nation….surviving on begging in front of China, India and World Bank. Now sports persons raping and committing crimes??

Humpty Danushky had a great fall Monday, 07 November 2022 05:05 PM

What would have happened if the player concerned was one Jeffery Vandersay? The Sinhalese would have rioted in Colombo and burned all homes belonging to Burghers. Thankfully, it's a Sinhalese player (D. Gonna-tilleke), so they need to eat the humble pie and put the tail between their legs. Sinhala pride goes before a disgraceful fall.

Chumley Pinto Monday, 07 November 2022 05:09 PM

He is.likely to be dropped from srilanka cricket but will be offered nominations by SJB, sponsored by Kirialle at the next parliamentary elections.

Binura Monday, 07 November 2022 06:07 PM

"The couple had decided to return to the female's house in Rosebay for consensual sex" This is no more a rape... Looking at the comments section people are jumping into conclusions without reading the article

Binura Monday, 07 November 2022 06:07 PM

"The couple had decided to return to the female's house in Rosebay for consensual sex" This is no more a rape... Looking at the comments section people are jumping into conclusions without reading the article

Sambo Monday, 07 November 2022 07:05 PM

Don't you know why. We Sri Lankan's are the stupidest in this entire globe.

emilyjoack Monday, 07 November 2022 07:18 PM

Why not send him to middle east to earn dollar for the country for the bloody SHAME he has done . and they will sort him out

umas Monday, 07 November 2022 07:31 PM

If buddhists monks are doing it inside the temple why cant he

shame Monday, 07 November 2022 07:42 PM

danushka the rapist! He needs to be sent to a mental asylum for his animal-type behavior. No focus on bettering his cricket game, but has other agendas, such as being a phony and low-class fellow, a so-called model, what a shame! bugger has no game, he looks bloody weird also. Creep!!

Priyani Chandani Monday, 07 November 2022 07:49 PM

Some comments ask why authorities kept him so long as a passenger after injury. This cricketer's previous behavior falls in line with Rajapaksha politics that trust and prolong such men and women for Asian wonders. Next time they will 'hit the cup' without going thru qualifying stage. If you don't agree, do unarmed aragala for a full turnaround in all sectors of the country under a just leadership.

sam Monday, 07 November 2022 07:52 PM

Can understand why SLC supports people of such low calibre

Ronnie Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:49 AM

I see so much condemnation here. Those who point their accusing finger at Danuska ought to look at their own lifestyles over the years carried out their sins discretely behind closed doors, it’s just that you didn't get caught. To be fair by Danuska, he is innocent until proven guilty. Remember sexual immorality, adultery, fornication, deceit, lies, pride, haters, slanderers, murder …. If you are free of all this, cast the first stone

Cricket Fan Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:08 AM

The captain, the management who went with the team, selection committee and SLC officials are directly responsible for this ugly incident. It's their duty to maintain decipline. They too need to face an inquiry.

Rambanda Podiralahamy Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:14 AM

To Nilmini Welivita, Are you speaking in good sense?

Vernon Mendis Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:18 AM

SLC should take disciplinary action against Manager Halangoda who has failed to oversee the players

Moh Sleiman Tuesday, 08 November 2022 06:37 AM

So Another shameless incident,BAN kusal, dickwella and Dhanushka for life match over,good for the country.

RD Tuesday, 08 November 2022 07:54 AM

"The couple had decided to return to the female's house in Rosebay for consensual sex, but when the victim had allegedly requested Danushka to wear a condom he had refused. When asked, the cricketer allegedly choked his 29-year-old victim after arguments and sexually assaulted her" FOUR TIMES????

Percy Wijenayake Tuesday, 08 November 2022 08:53 AM

This is a common sex scam in Australia. S L C must educate the boys as the Law is archaic and does not keep abreast of the Digital era. Verdict is usually guilty in this instance.

Roy Tuesday, 08 November 2022 10:40 AM

Why lawyers and SLC appearing for him, this is shame. If there is no fire no smoke This is a disgrace to our country so people like him should be hanged

J A U Nalinda Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:00 PM

Action should be taken not to the cricketer, for those who kept him at down under after found not fit to play the rest of the matches due to his injury. He should have been immediately returned to SL.

Aquarius Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:43 PM

Sack the management who turned a blind eye to such repeated behaviours. They are responsible for dragging Sri Lanka in the mud - this is front page global news There should be an investigation as to why this individual continued to be in the team.

Tania P Tuesday, 08 November 2022 12:51 PM

While all should be presumed innocent until proven guilty, SLC should stay away from any active involvement in the case and in fact assist the investigation without limitation. Our interest is not to protect one person but to protect the rest of the team, youngsters who look up to such ppl as role models and the entire SL as a nation. If Dhanushka is proven guilty, he should be banned from all forms of cricket in the future - we should have zero tolerance on such barbaric acts. At the same time if he is innocent, SLC should counter sue the complainant to it's maximum ability to clear Dhanushka's name and reputation.

Winning matters Wednesday, 09 November 2022 04:49 PM

Our interest is not in anyway to protect the lying white woman! The lying woman has made up these terrible allegations, most likely for getting lots of money. Woman well known to do these tricks to get money which they can otherwise can never get by honest earning. SLC is as it should along with Sri Lankan government funding for the case. SLC staff have made statements available they already see they can win the case they are funding for.

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