Danushka Gunathilaka to Sandeep Lamichchane: TOP cricketers accused of RAPE or sexual assault, in PICS
In a shocking turn of events, Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested in Sydney over alleged charges of rape on Sunday morning. But Gunathilaka is the first cricketer to be arrested on rape or sexual assault charges. In these collection of pictures, we look at TOP cricketers against whom rape or sexual assault charges have been levelled.
Zee Media Bureau
| Nov 06, 2022, 10:24 AM IST
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Danushka Gunathilaka
![Danushka Gunathilaka Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested in Sydney on the sidelines of T20 World Cup 2022 on charges of rape. He will be produced in Sydney court on Monday (November 7). (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/11/06/1113109-gallerydanushka.jpg)
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Sandeep Lamichchane
![Sandeep Lamichchane Sandeep Lamichhane was sent to judicial custody until the final hearing over the case of rape of a minor which has been pressed against him. The court decided to remand Lamichhane in custody until the final verdict over the case lodged against him. The former Nepali national cricket team captain is facing a charge of raping a minor. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/11/06/1113108-gallerysandeep.jpg)
Sandeep Lamichhane was sent to judicial custody until the final hearing over the case of rape of a minor which has been pressed against him. The court decided to remand Lamichhane in custody until the final verdict over the case lodged against him. The former Nepali national cricket team captain is facing a charge of raping a minor. (Source: Twitter)
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Amit Mishra
![Amit Mishra Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra was arrested in Bengaluru on charges of sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, and many other offences. He was accused of abusing and assaulting her in his hotel room. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/11/06/1113107-gallerymishra.jpg)
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Makhaya Ntini
![Makhaya Ntini In early 1999, South Africa pacer Makhaya Ntini was charged and convicted with rape. Ntini, the first black cricketer to play for South Africa, maintained his innocence and was subsequently acquitted. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/11/06/1113106-galleryntini.jpg)