Sri Lanka Test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has issued an apology on his social media accounts, after he was arrested in the early hours on Sunday, the 31st of March, on charges of driving under the influence.
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A post on Karunaratne’s Facebook account stated the following:
Dear Friends / Fellow SL Team members / Cricket Fans World Over / All those at Sri Lanka Cricket and each and every Sri Lankan
You may be aware of some disturbing news which occurred last morning! The vehicle I was driving back home unfortunately met with a minor accident in Colombo.
I firstly need to apologize to the owner of the other vehicle who had a few very minor injuries and was absolutely decent in his manner to very amicably sort out the matter directly with me.
As I type I am very pleased to note and would like to inform all of you that he has been discharged from hospital where he was under precautionary observation and is now resting at home
Rest assured that my moral obligation towards his betterment and well- being will be well looked after and that’s guaranteed
This morning I produced myself in court and did follow the due Legal process of Sri Lanka and did abide by all formalities therein required. I shall continue to assist / follow with whatever Legal obligations are necessary from my end
I am very much aware that my actions were utterly unbecoming of a Sri Lankan National Cricketer and I do apologize to all of you for this incident
Thank you for your understanding on this matter during this tough time I am currently going through
Sincerely Yours
Dimuth Karunaratne
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Karunaratne was involved in an accident while returning home from a function yesterday and was granted bail after appearing before the Courts this morning. Reports suggest that his driving license has been temporarily suspended.
Sri Lanka Cricket, in a media release to the public stated that they “will also follow the due process as per his ‘Player Contractual Obligation’ with the organization and conduct an inquiry in order to take necessary action.”
Karunaratne is expected to play in the Super Provincial Tournament that is set be begin on the 4th of this month, in a bid to secure a spot in the team that travels to England for the World Cup in May.
