Danushka Gunathilaka Archives

May 18, 2023 SportsTiger Staff

Danushka Gunathilaka sexual-assault case: Three out of four charges dropped

Danushka Gunathilaka was initially charged with four counts of sexual intercourse under New South Wales law.

February 23, 2023 Abhishek Sandikar

Sydney court relaxes bail conditions for rape accused Danushka Gunathilaka, cricketer allowed to use Whatsapp

Gunathilaka was part of the Sri Lankan team during the 2022 T20 World Cup when he was arrested on Sussex Street, Sydney on November 6.

November 17, 2022 SportsTiger Staff

Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail over sexual assault charges

The left-hand batter was involved in a similar incident in 2018, following a suspension from the Sri Lanka Cricket.

August 11, 2022 Ritesh Pathak

5 Players who might play their last Asia Cup this year

What adds to the excitement is the fact that a few players might be playing their last Asia Cup and they would want to end it on a high.

February 27, 2022 Rohan Gulaty

WATCH: Aakash Chopra says, “Pull acha lagate hai Gunathilaka,” before Sri Lankan batsman gets out on next delivery while playing the same shot

The netizens opined that Chopra jinxed the dismissal for Danushka Gunathilaka.

January 7, 2022 Rohan Gulaty

One-year ban imposed on Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella lifted with immediate effect; trio available for selection

The Sri Lankan players were earlier banned for breaching COVID-19 protocols during their tour of England.

July 30, 2021 aditya sportstiger

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella banned for one year from international cricket

Additionally, the players need to pay a sum of 10 million Sri Lankan rupees each for the offence.

July 29, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Gunathilaka and Mendis set to be banned for 2 years each from cricket; 18-month suspension recommended for Dickwella – Report

It must be noted that the decision taken this afternoon by the disciplinary committee requires it to be ratified by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Executive Committee for it to be finalized.

July 28, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Suspended Sri Lankan trio of Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella to face hearing on July 29

SLC have appointed 5-member panel which will conduct the inquiry on Thursday.

June 30, 2021 Abhinav Goel

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella to be banned for 1 year for breaching bio-bubble: Reports

Notably, the trio were seen breaching the bio-bubble and spending time at a public place in Durham after Sri Lanka’s 3-0 T20I series defeat against England.

June 29, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Suspended Sri Lanka cricketers arrive home, inquiry after 14 days

The three players are currently quarantining in Negombo.

June 29, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Sri Lanka Cricket could hand a 1-year ban to suspended trio for violating guidelines on England tour

The trio will undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in Katunayake before facing a disciplinary hearing with the board in Colombo.

June 28, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Twitter reacts as three Sri Lankan players get suspended for breaking bio-bubble protocols in England

As a result of this incident, the already-disappointed Sri Lankan fans have gone absolutely berserk on social media slamming the players and team management.

June 28, 2021 Rohan Gulaty

Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella suspended for ODI series against England; trio set to return to Sri Lanka

SLC have taken the decision after the three players admitted that they breached the bio-bubble restrictions in Durham.

May 25, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

WATCH: Danushka Gunathilaka survives despite getting glove on ball as Bangladesh fail to take review

In the third ball of the fifth over of the Sri Lanka innings, a Taskin Ahmed bouncer flew into the wicketkeeper’s hands.

Sri Lanka’s Danushka Gunathilaka, Dhananjaya de Silva fail fitness test ahead of ODI series opener against Bangladesh

According to the fitness policy, the players need to undergo the test every 40 days. It is learnt that the two players are informed to complete the test within the Bangladesh tour schedule to get selected for the England tour.

May 22, 2021 Abel John

March 12, 2021 Saurabh Ganguly

Danushka Gunathilaka reveals Kieron Pollard apologised to him after controversial dismissal in opening ODI

West Indies won the first ODI by 8 wickets, taking the 3-match ODI series up 1-0.