The Cricket Australia (CA) Conduct Commission has banned Dulip Samaraweera from holding any position within CA or a State or Territory Association (including any W/BBL Team) for 20 years after he was found to have committed a serious breach of the Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct Sanction
The Conduct Commission found that Samaraweera engaged in inappropriate behaviour that breached section 2.23 of CA’s Code of Conduct.
The allegations of inappropriate conduct took place while Samaraweera was employed by Cricket Victoria (CV).
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.
Phone: 1300 FAIR GAME (1300 3247 4263)
Email: integrity@cricket.com.au or fairgame@coreintegrity.com.au
Online: Australian Cricket Reporting https://australiancricket.sharepoint.com/sites/AustralianCricketRespectResponsibilityPortal or https://www.clearviewconnects.com/#/reporter/submit-report
(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.)