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According to an SLC statement, Ramith Rambukwella (right) mistook a cabin door for the toilet door. Photo: Manoj Ridimahaliyadda<\/p>\n

Intoxicated Sri Lankan cricketer, Ramith Rambukwella,\u00a0\u00a0allegedly mistook the cabin door for a toilet door on a\u00a0British Airways flight from St Lucia to London while the plane was at 35 000 feet.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Gatwick airport<\/a> on Monday, British media have reported.<\/p>\n

British Airways (BA) crew members subdued the player, whose actions were causing panic among the plane\u2019s 229 passengers, according to the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka Cricket<\/a> (SLC) said it was \u201cdisappointed\u201d with the reported incident and vowed disciplinary action against the batsman if it was proved true.<\/p>\n

It said in a second statement Tuesday that the team manager reported that batsman Ramith Rambukwella had mistaken the cabin door for the toilet.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt that moment certain passengers had brought to his notice that he is trying to access the incorrect door.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe player apologised profusely to the passengers and to the cabin staff who accepted it in good faith,\u201d the SLC said adding, however, that a disciplinary hearing would take place. –\u00a0ESPN<\/a><\/p>\n

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