Dulip Samaraweera has been given another 10-year suspension by Cricket Australia due to claims that he behaved inappropriately against a second player while teaching.

The penalty will run simultaneously with Samaraweera’s 20-year ban for a second, significant violation of the Code of Conduct last month.

In May, the 52-year-old, who represented Sri Lanka in seven Test matches and five One-Day Internationals throughout the 1990s, was named head coach of the Victoria State women’s side. However, accusations of improper conduct with a female player ended his reign.

After Samaraweera was judged to have seriously violated Section 2.23 of CA’s Code of Conduct, he was prohibited from holding any position within CA or a State or Territory Association (including any W/BBL Team) for ten years.

Samaraweera was accused of improper behavior while working for Cricket Victoria (CV), however, it has to do with private coaching sessions that were unrelated to this position.

Cricket Australia stated in a statement that “Samaraweera denied the allegations but chose not to participate in the investigation and subsequent Conduct Commission hearing.”

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

“The welfare of those who are mistreated is of utmost importance, and CA and CV are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all players and employees.” It also said, “We strongly encourage the reporting of inappropriate behaviors, which can be done via the Core Integrity Hotline or directly to the CA Integrity Unit.”