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Former Sri Lankan cricketer convicted of sexual assault in Australia
Suranjith Silva, a former first-class cricketer and Sri Lanka A squad member, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Melbourne. The Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court delivered the conviction against Silva, who works as a cricket coach in Australia.
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Suranjith Silva, who represented Sri Lanka in first-class cricket and was part of the national A squad, has been convicted of sexual assault by the Broadmeadows Magistrates' Court in Victoria, Australia. The former cricketer, currently employed as a cricket coach in Melbourne, faced charges related to the assault of a woman.
Silva's career in Sri Lankan cricket saw him represent the country at representative levels before relocating to Australia. Beyond his coaching role, Silva serves as managing director of SS Sports and Tours, a sports tourism enterprise.
The conviction marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention to conduct by prominent figures in the cricket community. The outcome of the court proceedings has raised questions about accountability within sports coaching circles in Australia's South Asian community.
No further details regarding sentencing or potential appeals were immediately available. The case adds to growing scrutiny of safeguarding practices within international cricket coaching environments.