Chandana assaulted after traffic incident
Upul Chandana was passed fit to play in the second one-day against SouthAfrica on Sunday despite being physically assaulted on Saturday afternoon bytwo members of the Sri Lankan army during a road-rage attack whilst drivingwith his young son
Wisden Cricinfo staff
22-Aug-2004
Upul Chandana was passed fit to play in the second one-dayer against South
Africa on Sunday despite being physically assaulted on Saturday afternoon by
two members of the Sri Lankan army during a road-rage attack while driving
with his young son.
Chandana was driving in Colombo when he was forced to brake suddenly. The furious passengers in the car behind - later confirmed by the police to be from the army - jumped down from their car and, after allegedly showing their army badges, attacked Chandana, striking him on his left cheek.
Chandana, 32, visited hospital for treatment. A complaint was lodged with
the police, and investigations are under way. The army was informed of the incident
and an informal apology was made on Saturday evening. Chandana was selected
for Sunday's game in the team meeting that evening.