Dulip Samaraweera, a former men’s cricket player for Sri Lanka, was found to have seriously violated the Code of Conduct during an integrity inquiry. As a result, he was barred from holding any roles in Australian cricket for 20 years.

Samaraweera, who represented Sri Lanka in seven Test matches and five One-Day Internationals between 1993 and 1995, was under investigation after allegations of past behavior involving a female player. He started out with Cricket Victoria in 2008 as a batting specialty coach. In November of last year, he was appointed as the women’s team’s temporary head coach.

According to the Conduct Commission, Samaraweera acted inappropriately and violated section 2.23 of the Code of Conduct for the Commonwealth of Australia. The claims of improper behavior occurred during Samaraweera’s time working for Cricket Victoria (CV).

“Under the Integrity Codes and Policies, which also apply to State and Territory Associations, the CA Integrity Department looks into complaints submitted to it. The Conduct Commission considers cases that CA Integrity refers to it.

“CA and CV are dedicated to providing a secure atmosphere for all participants and staff, and the well-being of those who are abused is of utmost importance. Cricket Australia (CA) released a statement on Thursday that said, “We firmly encourage the reporting of inappropriate behaviours, which can be made directly to the CA Integrity Unit or via the Core Integrity Hotline.”

Conduct that violates the code’s Section 2.23 is defined as follows: (a) acting against the spirit of cricket; (b) acting unworthy of a representative or official; (c) endangering the interests of cricket; or (d) bringing the game into disgrace.

Samaraweera was appointed to the position on a full-time, two-year contract in May of this year. His younger brother Thilan played 81 Tests and 53 ODIs for the Sri Lanka men’s team. However, Samaraweera left the position in less than two weeks, and Melbourne Renegades WBBL assistant coach Andrew Christie took over.

Samaraweera, 52, was scheduled to start coaching the Australia A women’s team for their multi-format series against India A in August of this year. However, when severe misconduct charges against him surfaced, he was removed from his position.