The Latest Breaking News from Danushka Gunathilaka

Sri Lanka lifts ban on cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka after acquittal of rape charges in Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 said its executive committee accepted a recommendation by an inquiry panel to restore Gunathilaka’s right to play cricket.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney. Judge Sarah Huggett said evidence showed no opportunity for Gunathilaka to remove condom during intercourse. Prosecutors said he made incorrect statements during police interview, but Judge disagreed due to confusion, fatigue, language barrier & memory. Gunathilaka free to return to…

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023

'Can't wait to play': Sri Lankan batter cleared of rape

International Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.

AAP · Sep 28, 2023

Cricket star denies 'stealthing' woman during sex

A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

Cricketer Gunathilaka seeks no jury in rape trial

Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will seek not to be put before a jury as he faces a charge of sexual intercourse without consent.

AAP · Jul 7, 2023

Three out of four sexual assault charges against SL cricket Gunathilaka dropped

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was accused of rape by a woman last year, had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped here on May 18.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

One rape charge remains for Sri Lankan cricketer

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three out of four sexual assault charges dropped after he allegedly raped a Sydney woman.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023

Rape-accused cricketer can return to social media

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who allegedly raped a woman after a Tinder date, can return to Facebook and Instagram after having his bail varied.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

Curfew removed for Sri Lankan cricketer on rape charges

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, on bail facing charges of sexual intercourse without consent, can again use WhatsApp and not be subject to a curfew.

AAP · Feb 23, 2023

Sri Lanka cricket inquiry finds team 'influenced by fake PROPHET as casino brawl emerges'

An independent panel investigated the circumstances behind Sri Lanka's poor T20 World Cup performance which saw them exit the tournament in the group stages after an embarrassing defeat to Namibia

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023