Former national cricketer T.M. Dilshan has lodged a complaint with the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau over social media posts he claims are false and damaging to his reputation.
Retired cricketer T.M. Dilshan has taken action against what he describes as defamatory content circulating on social media platforms, filing a formal complaint with the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau upon his return from Australia. According to Dilshan, the posts contain false claims that have caused substantial harm to the reputation he built over two decades of national service.
Dilshan has called for a swift and impartial investigation to address the allegations and restore his public standing. Beyond the criminal complaint, his legal team is reportedly preparing additional civil action against those responsible for the posts, with the former athlete seeking compensation for reputational damage.
In his statement, Dilshan appealed to social media users to exercise greater responsibility when sharing information about public figures, highlighting concerns about the misuse of prominent names for generating online engagement. He emphasized that spreading unverified claims about well-known individuals constitutes a serious breach of digital ethics and can have real consequences for those targeted.
