Former Sri Lanka cricket player Dulip Samaraweera has been given a 20-year ban from Cricket Australia (CA) for behaviour termed "totally unacceptable". This means he will be excluded from working with CA, the state cricket associations or any Big Bash or Women's Big Bash League teams. Samaraweera was found guilty on a charge of breaking CA's Code of Conduct arising out of his involvement with Cricket Victoria. CA's Integrity Department had investigated complaints against him which led to this decision. He is now 52. Samaraaweera worked long term as an assistant coach for the Victoria women's team and for the Melbourne Stars WBBL team. He had been promoted earlier this year to head coach of the Victoria women's team but quit after two weeks he resigned as he was not permitted to appoint a member of coaching staff of the kind he wanted. Samaraweera played seven Test matches and five One Day Internationals for Sri Lanka between 1993 and 1995. Nothing in this connected him with his resignation. CA's Commission stated that his conduct was in regard to a player and contrary to section 2.23 of the Code of Conduct. Cricket Victoria's Chief Executive Officer, Nick Cummins, has condemned the incident in the public media. In a statement released by CV, Nick said: "We strongly support the decision taken by the Code of Conduct Commission today, banning Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years. It is our view that the conduct was utterly reprehensible and a betrayal of everything we stand for at Cricket Victoria. "The victim in this case has demonstrated incredible strength of character and courage in speaking up. She will continue to receive our ongoing support to allow her to achieve her goals on and off the field. "From an organisation perspective, the safety and wellbeing of everyone at Cricket Victoria is paramount. We will not tolerate any behaviour which compromises that position, or our people, and will always support our culture of speaking up." CA stated that: "committed to providing a safe environment for all players and employees and the welfare of those subjected to mistreatment is paramount." Also Watch | List of Test Matches Abandoned Without a Ball Bowled