Danushka Gunathilaka refused bail

Crickerter Danushka Gunathilaka has been refused granting bail by the Court.

Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court today to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault.

Gunathilaka, who spoke only to confirm his identity, was shown on a screen in Downing Centre Local Court. He appeared calm as he sat wearing a grey T-shirt at a Sydney detention centre.

The 31-year-old, who is in Australia for the T20 World Cup, met his alleged victim on a dating app before going on a date on Wednesday (2), according to Police.