A coach and former international cricketer has been banned from coaching for 20 years over 'utterly reprehensible' conduct.
Dulip Samaraweera, left, has been banned by Cricket Australia A coach and former international player has been banned from holding any position within Australian cricket for 20 years after allegations of ‘utterly reprehensible’ conduct. Dulip Samaraweera, who played seven Test matches and five one-day internationals for Sri Lanka, has been accused of behaviour which will ‘shock and upset many in the cricket community’.
The 52-year-old has been accused of ‘utterly reprehensible’ conduct Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins said in a statement: ‘We strongly support the decision taken by the Code of Conduct Commission today, banning Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years. ‘It is our view that the conduct was utterly reprehensible and a betrayal of everything we stand for at Cricket Victoria. ‘The victim in this case has demonstrated incredible strength of character and courage in speaking up.
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