Reports | SLC suspends Danushka Gunathilaka from all formats of the game

07/23/2018

According to reports, Danushka Gunathilaka has been suspended from all forms of international cricket by Sri Lanka Cricket due to his alleged breach of code of conduct. Details of exact nature of this offence have not been revealed but his match fees would be withheld until outcome of the inquiry.

According to reports from TOI, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Sri Lankan cricket’s national governing body, has announced suspension of all-rounder Danushka Gunathilaka for breaching ‘Code of Conduct’, pending inquiry. The 27-year-old's suspension would come into effect after the conclusion of the ongoing Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa on Tuesday.

Gunathilaka's fee for the match would also be withheld pending the outcome of the inquiry. Details about the exact nature of Gunathilaka's offence have not been revealed yet.

"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to suspend Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of international cricket for breaching the 'Player Code of Conduct', pending inquiry," the SLC said in a statement as quoted by TOI.

"The decision to suspend the player was taken following an initial inquiry conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket, after the team management reported that the player have violated the 'Code of Conduct'."

Earlier, Gunathilaka was suspended for three matches by SLC last October for misconduct during the home series against India.