A private tape of Sanath Jayasuriya and former girlfriend leaked

Former Sri Lankan captain and legendary batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is better known for his prowess in the game. But he is accused of releasing a ‘revenge porn’ tape. In the tape, he is caught in the act with one of his ex-partners. The issue is going to be with the National Center for Cyber Security Sri Lanka, Colombo. Besides being a former cricketer, he is also the former Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development under the Rajapaksa regime.

The tape involving the legendary batsman is now going viral on all social media websites. The woman shown in the video is the wife of an established businessman and media tycoon. He owns a gossip segment under his famous television, radio and web company. Jayasuriya had received the title “Deshabandhu” earlier, which is the third highest national honour given to the Lankan citizens.

Views of the woman

The woman with whom Sanath can be seen in the footage said that the video was recorded by Sanath himself. At that point of time, the former opener and the woman were engaged. The engagement took place at a temple since Sanath was already married. She said that Jayasuriya released the video in order to take revenge.

“This is revenge. He himself recorded it. This was filmed when we were lovers. We got engaged in a temple because at that time he was not divorced from his legally wedded wife,” said the woman.

Meanwhile, the internet connection of her husband’s office has been shut down since morning. “We haven’t been able to access internet since this morning. everyone has sophisticated personal mobile phones and we all saw the video,” said an employee while speaking to Colombo Telegraph.

‘Revenge porn’ videos are not a rarity in the modern world. But a high-profile individual who is held in highest esteem releasing such a video doesn’t go down really well.