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Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of sexual assault by a Sydney judge who said the evidence established there was “no opportunity” for him to have removed a condom during sex, and that he was truthful in his police interview.The post Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Late...
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian woman ‘felt fearful’ for her life during alleged rape by Danushka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka cleared of rape in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
It’s official – Sri Lanka will be without Dushmantha Chameera and Wanidu Hasaranga at the ODI World Cup. Dasun Shanaka, whose role as captain had been under much speculation over the past few weeks, will lead the side in India through October and November. The rest of the 15-member squad has formed up as expected, […]
- Injured Theekshana out of Asia Cup final, will be fit for World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamika replaces injured Shanaka in Sri Lanka squad (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Chameera and Mathews to join Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad as reserves (Category: Breaking News)
Sachithra Senanayake, the former Sri Lanka offspinner, has been granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court, the police media division has confirmed. Senanayake had been arrested on September 6 on charges related to match-fixing. Bail was granted on two sureties of LKR 5,000,000 each, while the previously court-imposed travel ban is still in effect. […]
- Blue Diamonds and Daya Senanayake are forever! (Category: Business)
- Former Minister Senanayake dies (Category: Breaking News)
- Ajantha Mendis on the mend for Super Eights (Category: Business)
- Senanayake demolishes Australia A (Category: Sports)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires for the opening fixture of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup taking place between England vs New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on October 5 England’s group-stage clash against New Zealand will be a […]
- Aleem Dar steps down from ICC’s Elite Panel of Umpires (Category: Breaking News)
- Key South Africa pacer ruled out of third ODI against Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- India 2023 World Cup brand launched (Category: Breaking News)
- Match officials for World Test Championship Final revealed (Category: Breaking News)
Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago have been confirmed as the Caribbean venues for the 2024 T20 World Cup to be held in the West Indies and the USA. The ICC had earlier announced the three US venues –
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahim sends legal notice to media channel for spot-fixing report (Category: Breaking News)
The alleged victim of a cricket star accused of raping a woman after an international sporting event in Sydney told a court she “feared” for her life.The post Alleged rape victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka ‘feared’ for her life, court appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts (Category: Breaking News)
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka made his Tinder date fearful for her life as they had sex inside her home in Sydney’s east before he removed a condom against her wishes, a court has heard. Gunathilaka, 32, is facing a judge-alone trial in Downing Centre District Court after pleading not guilty to one count […]
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin meets rape accused Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunathilaka has three sexual assault charges dropped (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
Incessant rain in Malahide, Dublin forced the abandonment of the final T20I between Ireland and India without a ball being bowled. Match officials Jareth McCready and Paul Reynolds as well as Match Referee Graham McCrea took the call after a final inspection at 17.45 local time. While the shower had passed, it had left plenty […]
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka ruled out of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahim sends legal notice to media channel for spot-fixing report (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).The post Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Auditor General W.P.C Wickramaratne yesterday (26) said that the National Audit Office (NAO) firmly stood by its draft report on Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia for the T20 World Cup (Oct. 09-Nov. 13), in 2022. The National Audit Service Commission (NASC) appointed in April
- Allowances in USD terms increased by over 70%, stipulation amended in favour of Sri Lanka Cricek... (Category: Breaking News)
- Moves to undermine cricket constitution of Justice Chithrasiri? (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: SLC spent Rs 67,693,679 for 14 persons to watch cricket World Cup in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
A Sydney judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on Sri Lankan cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka as he prepares to face a trial over allegations he raped a woman after an international sports event. Danushka Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday wearing a crisp white jacket and black pants as he […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping woman in Sydney seeks no-jury trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police pushing for court order on Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka leaves Sydney after being cleared of rape (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has announced his retirement from international cricket after a 13-year career. “As a player I have given my best, I have tried my best, I have respected the game and I have done my duty honestly and ethically to my motherland,” Thirimanne posted on Facebook. “It was a difficult decision […]
- Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalised after car crash in Anuradhapura (Category: Breaking News)
- Live Score: Sri Lanka falter in last 10 overs (Category: Breaking News)
- Heartfelt gifts that she's guaranteed to love (Category: USA, Maine)
- Heartfelt gifts that she's guaranteed to love (Category: USA, Maryland)
A number of Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, have been retained for the DP World ILT20 Season 2 which begins in Dubai in the second week of January 2024. DP World ILT20 Season 2 is all set to provide enthralling cricket action for a second successive season with the six participating […]
- UAE cricketers eager to play with Wanindu in DP World ILT20 (Category: Breaking News)
- UAE’s International League T20 locked-in for January-February 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-wicket Hasaranga leads Sri Lanka to rout of Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- ILT20 brings ‘Smartball’s’ ‘Smarter Play’ technology to its inaugural tournament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka wants to avoid placing his fate in the hands of a jury when on trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on tour in Sydney for the T20 World Cup.The post Danushka Gunathilaka seeks no jury after being accused of sexual assault appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of rape returns to court as new details emerge (Category: Breaking News)
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman assaulted by Danushka said she feared for her life (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka wants to avoid placing his fate in the hands of a jury when on trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on tour in Sydney for the T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old is facing one count of sexual intercourse without consent
- Over 20 injured after bus falls down precipice in Punduloya (Category: Breaking News)
- TNA demands federal solution and PC polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Military placed on standby to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian official discusses range of issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Champions once, runners-up twice, a semi-final and quarter-final thrown in for good measure, and ever present in the tournament since making their first appearance in 1975. Safe to say, Sri Lanka’s World Cup record is far from shabby. But now, for the first time in their history, they are in genuine danger of missing out […]
- SLC secretary resigns after Sri Lanka’s World Cup exit and board criticism (Category: Breaking News)
- Injured Chameera and Hasaranga miss out, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka at the World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- 2023 ODI World Cup schedule finally out (Category: Breaking News)
- Healy, Mooney make short work of chase after Schutt four-for (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial accused of raping a woman while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old faces one count of sexual intercourse without consent after the Crown withdrew three additional charges last month. Gunathilaka has entered a not guilty plea
- Afghanistan win opening ODI against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Health authorities across Australia call for return of masks amid eighth COVID wave (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘No’ campaigners confident Australian referendum will not pass (Category: Breaking News)
- Public warned against flying kites near airports in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Strikers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League slated to be held in July-August 2023. The highly experienced Australian coach Simon Helmot will be the Head Coach of the Colombo Strikers, meanwhile, Jerome Jayaratne and Chaminda Vaas will work with the team as Assistant Coach and Bowling Coach respectively. […]
- Colombo Strikers to construct a formidable squad for LPL auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers target Dambulla Aura (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia tour of Sri Lanka to go ahead as scheduled (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers unveil jersey for Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three of four charges withdrawn relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The 32-year-old was arrested at his team’s hotel in Sydney’s CBD last year and charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent over the alleged incident on […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail in sexual assault case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty in sexual assault trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Curfew removed for Sri Lankan cricketer on rape charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman assaulted by Danushka said she feared for her life (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped after he allegedly raped a Sydney woman. The 32-year-old was facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup, however, the public prosecutor withdrew
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Judge questions media coverage in Danushka Gunathilaka’s Sydney rape case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka to settle in Sydney as rape case continues (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three of four charges withdrawn relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.The post Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka makes new legal bid to get out of jail (Category: Breaking News)
- Three sex assault charges against Dhanushka Gunathilake withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will push NSW’s public prosecutor to pay legal costs after being made to wait another two weeks to submit a plea for rape charges.The post Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka suspend Danushka Gunathilaka after arrest over alleged sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault of woman in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of rape returns to court as new details emerge (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka is to send a team to Japan to play cricket and further enhance the existing relationship between Sri Lanka and Japan. The Sri Lanka Cricket board said that as per a request made by the Japan Cricket Association, the Sri Lanka Emerging Team will tour Japan during the month of May 2023. During […]
- Colombo Strikers announce four Icon players for LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- US calls on China to play formal role in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring (Category: Breaking News)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Nuwara Eliya cricket ground redeveloped for national level cricket (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will push NSW’s public prosecutor to pay legal costs after being made to wait another two weeks to submit a plea for rape charges. The 32-year-old is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka allowed to use WhatsApp and go out at night in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunathilaka appears in court via video link to face sex assault charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take stern action if Danushka found guilty (Category: Breaking News)
Hashan Tillakaratne, Bangladesh women’s head coach, feels that playing two-day cricket will help his charges prepare well for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. BCB recently launched the Bangladesh Cricket League, women’s two-day cricket tournament, with the leading cricketers of the country divided into three teams in Khulna. Following the tournament, Bangladesh be...
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC: Causes and implications (Category: Breaking News)
- We are as prepared as we can possibly be for Sri Lanka – Balbirnie (Category: Breaking News)
- Asalanka ton powers Sri Lanka to 279 (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh discover Mustafizur’s success with the new ball in rainy Dhaka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder, can use Facebook and Instagram again after having his bail altered, Australian media reported.The post Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sydney Court refuses bail to Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault of woman in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
Rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use Facebook and Instagram again after having his bail altered. Gunathilaka, 31, applied to vary his bail at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday. He is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and has not yet entered a plea. Gunathilaka was initially banned from using […]
- Harin meets rape accused Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka allowed to use WhatsApp and go out at night in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Key South Africa pacer ruled out of third ODI against Australia (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka claimed a dramatic Super Over win in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday to earn their first victory on tour. The match went to a tie-break decider after both teams chalked up 196 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Auckland’s Eden Park. New Zealand only made […]
- Sri Lanka-New Zealand World T20 goes to super over (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat NZ in super over (Category: Breaking News)
- PHOTOS: Sri Lanka sink Kiwis in Super Over (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat Black Caps after 'super over' (Category: Breaking News)
Aleem Dar’s long and storied journey as an umpire on the ICC’s Elite Panel has come to an end. The 54-year old has stepped down after officiating in a record 435 men’s international matches including four World Cup finals. “I have had the pleasure and honour of umpiring the world over and what I have […]
- Match officials for World Test Championship Final revealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire Dar sets Asian record for officiating in most cricket matches (Category: Business)
- Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf passes away after sudden cardiac arrest (Category: Breaking News)
- Kumar Dharmasena picked as on-field umpire for WC opener (Category: Breaking News)
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