Two members of Sri Lanka’s Under-19 men’s cricket team have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after their arrest in connection with allegations of secretly filming individuals at a hotel in Narahenpita. The court reportedly released the players on two sureties of LKR 500,000 each after they were produced before the magistrate.
The case came to light following complaints from women staying at Hotel Janaki, who alleged they were filmed without consent while inside a bathroom area. Authorities, as reported by Sri Lankan media outlets and ESPNcricinfo, stated that the investigation is still in progress and no final conclusions have been reached.
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Police are currently examining electronic devices and digital evidence to determine the extent of the alleged recordings and whether any content was shared online. Officials have also indicated that the probe may involve additional individuals, including possible male victims.
The two players, reportedly students from schools in Kandy and Colombo districts, were staying in the same hotel room at the time of the incident. Standard team protocol usually involves collecting players’ mobile phones in the evenings, which is also being reviewed as part of the investigation.
Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet announced any disciplinary action. The matter remains under active investigation, with the accused scheduled to appear in court again on May 25.
