Australia bans former SL Test cricketer for 20 years

SYDNEY: Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer Dulip Samaraweera was banned Thursday from holding any position within Australian cricket for 20 years over “inappropriate behaviour”.

The 52-year-old, who played seven Tests and five ODIs in the 1990s, was appointed head coach of the Victoria state women´s team in May. But his tenure was short-lived after alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a woman player. Cricket Australia´s Conduct Commission banned him “from holding any position within CA or a state or territory association (including any W/BBL team) for 20 years “.