Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera was found to have seriously violated the Code of Conduct, and as a result, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday that he would be prohibited from holding any position in the organization for 20 years, either with Cricket Australia or a State or Territory Association (which includes any WBBL/BBL Team).

According to the Conduct Commission, Samaraweera acted inappropriately and violated section 2.23 of the Code of Conduct of Cricket Australia. The accusations of inappropriate behavior occurred during Samaraweera’s tenure as head coach at Cricket Victoria (CV), a role he left in May of this year after just two weeks of his tenure.

When Samaraweera resigned, Nick Cummins, CEO of Cricket Victoria, remarked “During the recruitment process Dulip had expressed a desire to make a specific coaching appointment in his support team. That appointment was unable to be facilitated due to internal policies we have in place. Following further conversations, Dulip decided he would prefer not to remain in the role.”

Cricket Australia further stated in a release, “The CA Integrity Department investigates complaints brought to it under Integrity Codes and Policies which also apply to State & Territory Associations. The Conduct Commission hears matters referred to it by CA Integrity. CA and CV are committed to providing a safe environment for all players and employees and the welfare of those subjected to mistreatment is paramount.”

Throughout his international career, which spanned from 1993 to 1995, Samaraweera featured in seven Tests and five T20Is for Sri Lanka.

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