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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
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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Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three of four charges withdrawn relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.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)
The MCC World Cricket Committee has reaffirmed its stance on the matter of bowlers who run out non-strikers leaving the crease prior to delivery – colloquially referred to as a “Mankad” – which may help settle the cries for less severe punishment than the batter losing their wicket. In the same statement issued on Thursday […]
- ICC makes changes to Playing Conditions (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews regrets Mankading of Buttler (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- MCC backs umpires in Mathews ‘time-out’ furore (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again after having his bail for rape charges varied.Gunathilaka, 31, applied to vary his bail in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court today. He is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and has not yet entered a plea. After matching on Tinder, […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail in sexual assault case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka denied bail, suspended by SLC from ‘all forms of cricket’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney court lifts curfew for Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again after having his bail for rape charges varied.The post Sydney court lifts curfew for Danushka Gunathilaka appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of rape returns to court as new details emerge (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka can use the WhatsApp messaging service and go out at night again in Australia after having his bail for rape charges varied. Gunathilaka, 31, applied to vary his bail in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court today. He is facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent and has not yet […]
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take stern action if Danushka found guilty (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunathilaka appears in court via video link to face sex assault charges (Category: Breaking News)
South Africa’s path to the semi-finals was scrappy to the last, but they’ll take it. Losing the first match of the Women’s T20 World Cup to Sri Lanka put the hosts on a slippery slope from which they had to claw their way back. On a cool Tuesday night, returning to Newlands
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- Ranil questions SLFP on Women’s status (Category: Breaking News)
New Zealand smashed Sri Lanka in Paarl in a one-sided ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Boland Park. Superb half-centuries from Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr helped New Zealand post a sizeable 162/3 in the first innings. And Sri Lanka collapsed to 60 all out as they went in search of a win
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- Poor umpiring gives Afghanistan three-run win over Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews hits ton as Sri Lanka build target for New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
New Zealand kept their Women s T20 World Cup hopes alive with a 102-run rout of Sri Lanka at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday.
Australian opening batters Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy took the defending champions to a dominant 10-wicket Women’s T20 World Cup win against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Thursday. Sri Lanka were restricted to 112 for eight after being sent in to bat in overcast
- Healy, Mooney make short work of chase after Schutt four-for (Category: Breaking News)
- Spinners, Healy, Mooney take Australia closer to semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Women lose crunch game to Australia Women by 10 wkts (Category: Sports)
- Bowlers, openers give India Women flying start in Wankhede Test (Category: Breaking News)
Hosts South Africa revived their T20 World Cup hopes with a thumping 65-run victory over New Zealand in Paarl. Both sides were beaten in their opening match and knew a second successive defeat would realistically end their chances of reaching the semi-finals. South Africa reached 132-6
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- Pumas create history with victory in Christchurch (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Australia in Netball World Cup thriller (Category: Breaking News)
Harshitha Samarawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva s ice-cool hundred partnership steered Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh as they continued their winning start to the ICC Women s T20 World Cup 2023.
by Rex Clementine There will be a residential training camp for Sri Lanka’s cricketers ahead of their tour of New Zealand that gets underway next month. The training camp will take place from 16th to 23rd of February in a bid to help players get acclimatize to the conditions in New Zealand. The team will be […]
- Orwellian Isle Ordeals (Category: Breaking News)
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A first-ever century stand in T20Is for Sri Lanka was the highlight of the evening as they picked up their second successive victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Having stunned hosts South Africa in the opening game, Sri Lanka overcame a slight stutter to register a seven-wicket win
- Asalanka ton powers Sri Lanka to 279 (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajitha five-fer completes Bangladesh demolition (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajitha five-fer completes Bangladesh demolition (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli, Gill hundreds power India to 390 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka threw up a big surprise in the opening game of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup holding its nerve in the field in a frantic finish to beat host South Africa by three runs. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hit 68 from 50 balls to set up a total of 129-4 after her team […]
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu guides Sri Lanka to victory in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier Final (Category: Breaking News)
- Chameera and Mathews to join Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad as reserves (Category: Breaking News)
T20s, leading them to their first T20 World Cup title in 2021. Finch said it had been […]
- Canada women in equality fight ‘for the long haul’ (Category: Breaking News)
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia T20 captain retires from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
A final decision on whether Pakistan will host the 2023 Asia Cup is now expected in March, after an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Bahrain failed to reach a breakthrough. They will meet again in a month’s time, around the next set of ICC meetings. The uncertainty around the 2023 Asia Cup began in […]
- Asia Cup 2023- ACC approves hybrid model, Sri Lanka to co-host 9 matches (Category: Breaking News)
- Travelling to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup in the plans for BCCI (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket expresses interest in hosting Asia Cup 2023 - Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Asia Cup (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka have left out experienced campaigner Hasini Perera from their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup after she suffered an injury. Perera, who was named in the original squad, was forced out after injuring her finger during a practice session. She has been replaced by Sathya
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A little over four months after winning the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka are on the verge of a selection committee shake-up and its chief Pramodya Wickramasinghe is likely to be among the first names on the chopping block. Wickramasinghe has headed the selection committee since April 2021, overseeing a youth-driven overhaul of Sri Lanka’s limited overs squads. This has […]
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