Sri Lanka Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne has been arrested for drink driving following an accident that saw at least one person injured in Colombo on Sunday.
Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera said: "He was arrested early this morning for drinking and driving when the car driven by him hit a three wheeler and injured its driver.
"He has been bailed. He will be produced in the court tomorrow (Monday)."
Karunaratne, who has no history of disciplinary problems, or his lawyer were not immediately available for comment.
Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed the incident and said it will follow due process in determining the future course of action.
"Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform that a road accident has happened in the early hours of Sunday between a three-wheeler and a car driven by national player Dimuth Karunaratne," the board said in a statement.
"Dimuth is undergoing due legal procedures with regard to the incident.
"In the meantime, Sri Lanka Cricket will also follow the due process as per his 'Player Contractual Obligation' with the organisation and conduct an inquiry in order to take necessary action."
Sri Lanka won a two-Test series against South Africa last month under Karunaratne's captaincy to become the first Asian team to win a Test series in the African nation.
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