Former Sri Lankan Test cricketer Dulip Samaraweera, who was working as Victoria's women's team coach, has been banned for 20 years by the country's board after being found guilty of breaching its code of conduct with "utterly reprehensible" behaviour during his stint with the side.

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat after winning the toss in the first test against New Zealand at the Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams opted to play two spinners with Sri Lanka going for the left-arm spin of Prabath Jayasuriya and off-spin of Ramesh Mendis.

Their win at The Oval is a reminder that conversations about saving the game can begin with recognition that there is a great world out there

Follow live coverage of Sri Lanka vs New Zealand from the New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.

Former Sri Lanka player found to have committed a series breach of CA's Code of Conduct by engaging in inappropriate behaviour while working at Cricket Victoria

Former Victoria coach Dulip Samaraweera's behaviour was found to be 'utterly reprehensible'. Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins criticised him for betraying everything.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dulip Samaraweera has been handed a 20-year ban from holding any position within Cricket Australia or its State or Territory Associations, including any W/BBL teams, after being found guilty of a serious breach of the Code of Conduct,