No Code Of Ethics For Rambukwella
By Nirmala Kannangara
Ramith Rambukwella
Monday, July 08, 2013
Another ministerial offspring is in the limelight again and this time bringing disgrace to the country in the eyes of the world because he was unable to distinguish between a cabin door and a toilet door due to being under the influence of liquor.
Ramith Rambukwella, son of Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella has not only brought humiliation to the country but also to the gentleman’s game with his unruly behaviour on board British Airways flight 2158 from St. Lucia to London’s Gatwick airport.
Keheliya Rambukwella
Although this incident has been reported in many foreign newspapers claiming the cricketer was under the influence of liquor, it is interesting to see how Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is now trying to cover up the matter by claiming that it was due to dim lights that Rambukwella had mistaken the toilet door with the cabin door.
According to a press release issued by SLC, the team manager Jayantha Seneviratne has submitted a report to the CEO to inform that the A team boarded the BA flight from St. Lucia to London around midnight on Sunday, June 30.
“Halfway through the flight, Ramith tried to use the toilet but as the lights were switched off in the plane the player has mistakenly tried to open one of the cabin doors thinking it was the toilet door. As the passengers brought to his notice that he is trying to access the incorrect door, the manager has walked up to the player and directed him the right way.
“Halfway through the flight, Ramith tried to use the toilet but as the lights were switched off in the plane the player has mistakenly tried to open one of the cabin doors thinking it was the toilet door. As the passengers brought to his notice that he is trying to access the incorrect door, the manager has walked up to the player and directed him the right way.
The player apologized profusely to the passengers and to the cabin staff who accepted it in good faith. An inquiry will be conducted based on the Manager’s report and disciplinary action will be taken on the player concerned if found guilty,” says the report.
