Danushka Gunathilaka Rape Case: Sri Lanka Cricket To Carry Out Inquiry Into Alleged Offense, Will Penalise Suspended Player if Found Guilty
The left-handed batter was suspended from all forms of cricket with immediate effect previously by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board and also to face an inquiry with a possible penalization.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested on Sunday for the charges of rape and sexual assault of a woman, from a hotel in Sydney. ICC notified Sri Lankan Cricket Board on the matter and following that, the board has suspended the cricketer and also stated that necessary steps for inquiry into the alleged offense will be taken and assured penalization of the cricketer if found guilty.
Sri Lankan Cricket Board to carry out inquiry in the Danushka Gunathilaka Rape case:
Furthermore, Sri Lanka Cricket will take the necessary steps to promptly carry out an inquiry into the alleged offense, and, upon conclusion of the aforementioned court case in Australia, steps will be taken to penalize the said player if found guilty: Sri Lanka Cricket pic.twitter.com/iSqTZ2jHM3
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2022
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