Danushka Gunathilaka suspended for six international matches

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today in a Media Release officially suspended opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka for six international cricket matches for breaching the ‘Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation’.

The batsman in-form was suspended from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect, by SLC for breaching the ‘Player Code of Conduct’, pending inquiry, last Sunday.

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Out of the total six matches, three matches have been handed over for the latest violation of the ‘Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation’ he has entered to with Sri Lanka Cricket.

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Whilst another 3 matches are given from a suspended sentence of one year, which Gunathilaka was already serving since 18th October, 2017, for breaching the ‘Player Contract,’ on an earlier occasion.

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He will therefore miss the rest of the matches against South Africa – 5 ODIs and 1 T20I. Gunathilaka will also not be paid the match fee for the concluded 2nd test match which Sri Lanka played against South Africa during the ongoing tour, along with any bonus and or other payments in connection thereto. The sanctions will come into force with immediate effect.