Former Sri Lankan Dulip Samaraweera has got a 20-year ban from Cricket Australia (CA) his "utterly reprehensible" and he will not be allowed to have any position with CA, the state associations, BBL or WBBL clubs during this 20-year long time.

Dulip SamaraweeraSamaraweera, who played seven Tests and five ODIs for Sri Lanka in between 1993 and 1995, he was a long-time Victoria women's and Melbourne Stars WBBL assistant coach before being promoted to the Victoria women's senior coaching position earlier this year.

Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins released a statement on Samaraweera's behaviour.

"We strongly support the decision taken by the Code of Conduct Commission today, banning Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years," Cummins said. "It is our view that the conduct was utterly reprehensible and a betrayal of everything we stand for at Cricket Victoria.

"The victim in this case has demonstrated incredible strength of character and courage in speaking up. She will continue to receive our ongoing support to allow her to achieve her goals on and off the field.

"From an organisation perspective, the safety and wellbeing of everyone at Cricket Victoria is paramount. We will not tolerate any behaviour which compromises that position, or our people, and will always support our culture of speaking up."

CA also stated that they are "committed to providing a safe environment for all players and employees and the welfare of those subjected to mistreatment is paramount."