Two Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketers Arrested Over Alleged Hotel Filming Scandal in Colombo
Two Sri Lanka Under-19 men’s cricketers were arrested in Colombo following allegations of secretly filming female guests inside hotel bathrooms. The incident occurred at a hotel in Narahenpita, where the youth team was staying, compounding the recent administrative controversies surrounding the national cricket board.
Law enforcement took the players into custody after women staying at the facility reported being recorded on mobile devices while using the washrooms. The Narahenpita police division is currently analyzing the confiscated digital devices to determine if any recorded material was distributed online or shared through messaging platforms.
Legal Proceedings and Bail Conditions
Following their arrest, authorities presented both players before the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court. The court granted their release on personal bail set at LKR 500,000, which equates to approximately $1,564. The suspects are scheduled for their next court appearance on May 25 as the police investigation advances.
| Incident Location | Narahenpita, Colombo |
|---|---|
| Alleged Offense | Secretly filming hotel guests |
| Bail Amount | LKR 500,000 ($1,564) |
| Next Court Hearing | May 25 (Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court) |
Disciplinary Action and Sri Lanka Cricket Upheaval
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has not issued an official statement regarding disciplinary measures for the accused youth players. The timing of this scandal coincides with major structural changes within the board. Over the past 48 hours, the previous office bearers were removed, and a new Transformation Committee was appointed to oversee the organization’s operations.
This administrative shift recently drew heavy scrutiny from the International Cricket Council (ICC), which strictly monitors government interference in national boards. Stakeholders are now waiting to see how the newly appointed committee handles the disciplinary protocols for the Under-19 program. For ongoing updates on cricket policies and board regulations, verify information through ESPNcricinfo and the official Sri Lanka Cricket portal.