Former Sri Lanka player Dulip Samaraweera banned for 10 more years by Cricket Australia for 'inappropriate behaviour'

The Cricket Australia (CA) Conduct Commission has made a determination in relation to a further allegation of inappropriate behaviour against Dulip Samaraweera.

Samaraweera was banned from holding any position within CA or a State or Territory Association (including any W/BBL Team) for 10 years after he was found to have committed a serious breach of section 2.23 of CA’s Code of Conduct.

Section 2.23 of the code refers to conduct that is either: (a) contrary to the Spirit of Cricket; (b) is unbecoming of a representative or official; (c) is or could be harmful to the interests of cricket; or (d) does or could bring the game of cricket into disrepute.

The ban will be served concurrently with a 20-year ban imposed on Samaraweera for a separate serious Code of Conduct breach last month.

The allegation of inappropriate conduct took place while Samaraweera was employed by Cricket Victoria (CV) but relates to private coaching sessions outside this role.

Samaraweera denied the allegations but chose not to participate in the investigation and subsequent Conduct Commission hearing.

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The CA Integrity Department investigates complaints brought to it under Integrity Codes and Policies which also apply to State & Territory Associations. The Conduct Commission hears matters referred to it by CA Integrity.

"CA and CV are committed to providing a safe environment for all players and employees and the welfare of those subjected to mistreatment is paramount. We strongly encourage the reporting of inappropriate behaviours, which can be made directly to the CA Integrity Unit or via the Core Integrity Hotline," CA said in a statement.