According to an SLC statement, Ramith Rambukwella (right) mistook a cabin door for the toilet door. Photo: Manoj Ridimahaliyadda
Intoxicated Sri Lankan cricketer, Ramith Rambukwella, allegedly mistook the cabin door for a toilet door on a British Airways flight from St Lucia to London while the plane was at 35 000 feet.
The batsman was seen by other passengers pushing and pulling the door on the plane while searching for the toilet, about two hours out from London’s Gatwick airport on Monday, British media have reported.
British Airways (BA) crew members subdued the player, whose actions were causing panic among the plane’s 229 passengers, according to the Daily Mail.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said it was “disappointed” with the reported incident and vowed disciplinary action against the batsman if it was proved true.
It said in a second statement Tuesday that the team manager reported that batsman Ramith Rambukwella had mistaken the cabin door for the toilet.
“At that moment certain passengers had brought to his notice that he is trying to access the incorrect door.
“The player apologised profusely to the passengers and to the cabin staff who accepted it in good faith,” the SLC said adding, however, that a disciplinary hearing would take place. – ESPN
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