Italian Cricket Rocked by Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Senior Official
Summary
Italian cricket faces a crisis after senior official Prabath Ekaneligoda is accused of sexually abusing a national women's team player, causing resignations and governance questions.
Key Points
- A senior official of the Federazione Cricket Italiana, Prabath Ekaneligoda, is accused of sexually abusing a women's national team player.
- The victim reported inappropriate touching under the guise of a massage during a training session in Rome in March.
- Despite suspension, Ekaneligoda traveled with the Italian team to the World Cup in India, raising transparency concerns.
- Several Italian Cricket Board members have resigned, putting President Maria Lorena Haze Paz's position at risk.
