Former Sri Lankan player Dulip Samaraweera has been banned from coaching in Australia for 20 years

Samaraweera, 52, was found to have breached CA’s Code of Conduct while working at Cricket Victoria and the CA Code of Conduct commissioner serving a 20-year jail term following an investigation by CA’s Integrity Department after he complained about his conduct. done.

Violations of immorality were different in that regard. The CA’s commission found that Samaraweera engaged in misconduct that violated section 2.23 of the CA’s Code of Conduct. This trend is suspected to affect the player.

Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins released a statement condemning Samaraweera’s behaviour.

“We strongly support the decision taken by the Ethics Commission today, banning Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years,” said Cummins. “It is our view that the conduct was disgraceful and a travesty to everything we stand for at Cricket Victoria.

“The victim in this case has shown incredible resilience and courage to speak out, we will continue to receive our support to enable him to achieve his goals on and off the field.

“From an organizational perspective, the safety and well-being of everyone at Cricket Victoria is paramount. We will not tolerate any behavior that detracts from that position, or our people, and we will always uphold our culture of speaking up.”

CA also said it is “committed to providing a safe environment for all players and staff and the welfare of those who are mistreated is paramount.”