Overview
- A women’s national team player reported to Rome police in March 2025 that she was inappropriately touched during a training massage.
- FCRI says it imposed a precautionary suspension in 2025 and that proceedings are under way before the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, pledging full cooperation.
- Investigations by BBC Sport and others documented Prabath Ekneligoda traveling with the delegation and wearing accreditation at T20 World Cup matches.
- FCRI’s media manager said he traveled as the president’s companion without official duties, even as safeguarding concerns mounted.
- Six board resignations led to the dissolution of the Federal Council, the president’s position faces scrutiny, and the accused denies the allegation through his lawyer.