Sri Lanka bans Gunathilaka for 6 international matches
Colombo, July 27 : Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday slapped a six-match suspension with immediate effect on opener Danushka Gunathilaka for breaching the code of conduct and contractual obligation.
"Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend Danushka Gunathilake from six international cricket matches for breaching the 'Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation'," an SLC release said.
"Out of the total six matches, three matches have been handed over for the latest violation of the 'Player Code of Conduct and Contractual Obligation' he has entered to with Sri Lanka Cricket.
"Whilst another three matches are given from a suspended sentence of one year, which Gunathilaka was already serving since October 18, 2017, for breaching the 'Player Contract,' in an earlier occasion," it added.
SLC also announced that the 27-year-old opener will not be paid for the second Test against South Africa, during the course of which he was in breach of the contract.
"Gunathilaka will also not be paid the match fee for the recently-concluded second Test match which Sri Lanka played against South Africa during the ongoing tour, along with any bonus and or other payments in connection thereto. The sanctions will come into force with immediate effect," the release said.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
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