The Sri Lanka cricketer was accused of sexual intercourse without consent during ICC T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. However, he was acquitted of all charges in the case in District Court of New South Wales, Australia. Gunathilaka is now eligible for selection with ban lifted.
Sri Lanka's left-handed batter Danushka Gunathilaka received a modification to his bail conditions on Tuesday (August 8).
Sydney: Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail in the by Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday (November 17) and has been banned from using social media
Gunathilaka, who stated that he has taken the decision after evaluating all aspects, hasn't played a Test since 2018, with his eight appearances getting him 299 runs, two half-centuries and a career-best score of 61.
"Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to lift the one-year suspension imposed on the three players from playing International Cricket, across all three formats, with immediate effect," SLC stated in a press release.
The incident occurred off the first ball of the 22nd over bowled by West Indies captain Kieron Pollard on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka has been suspended for six international matches for breaching the 'Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation'.
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