COLOMBO – Sri Lankan Test cricket captain Dimuth Karunaratne has beenarrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after anaccident in the capital, police said on Sunday.
Karunaratne, 30, was taken into custody following the pre-dawn accidentthat resulted in the driver of a three-wheel taxi being taken to hospital.
“We have released him on personal bail, but he was asked to be in court onMonday for a magisterial inquiry,” a police spokesman said, adding that hisvehicle was detained.
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The incident comes as Sri Lankan cricket officials mull who to name ascaptain of the one-day squad for the World Cup hosted by England and Walesfrom May 30. – APP/AFP
