Injured Sri Lankan batsman Danushka Gunathilaka has been charged with alleged sexual assault by New South Wales police.
The 31-year-old was arrested on Sunday morning from the team's hotel in the Sydney CBD for the alleged incident and appeared in court via video link today.
According to CricInfo, a New South Wales police statement alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, November 2.
"The woman met with the man after communicating with him for a number of days via an online dating application; it's alleged he then sexually assaulted her on the evening of Wednesday 2 November 2022," the statement said.
"As part of ongoing investigations, a crime scene examination was undertaken by specialist police at an address in Rose Bay yesterday.
"Following further inquiries, a 31-year-old man was arrested at a hotel on Sussex Street, Sydney, shortly before 1am today (Sunday 6 November 2022).
"He was taken to Sydney City Police Station and charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent. The Sri Lankan national was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Bail Court via AVL today."
Gunathilaka played no part in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup after being ruled out with a hamstring injury, however, stayed in the country with the team.
It's believed the remainder of the Sri Lankan team flew home today after being eliminated from the tournament at the end of the Super 12 stage, with their final match also knocking Australia out as they failed to beat England.
The Sri Lankan side have just three weeks to prepare for a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan at home, which is due to be followed by away trips to India and New Zealand.
Gunathilaka has played 8 Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20Is since his debut for the nation in 2015.
