Sri Lankan cricketer Ashen Bandara was taken into custody on Saturday following an alleged altercation with his neighbor over a parking issue.

Reports suggest that Bandara entered the neighbor's residence after a dispute regarding a vehicle obstructing the road, leading to a confrontation.

The 26-year-old, who made his international debut in 2021 and has represented Sri Lanka in six ODIs and six T20Is, was arrested in Kolamunna, Piliyandala. However, he was later released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 12.

According to a statement from Sri Lanka Police, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo, the incident escalated from a verbal disagreement into a physical altercation.

"On Saturday evening one of the neighbours had complained of Bandara causing trouble, and that he had trespassed into someone's house. The verbal confrontation had then escalated into a physical one. He was arrested on suspicion of assault on Saturday night and bailed out on the same day."

Following the arrest, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO Ashley de Silva stated that the board would evaluate the situation and determine if disciplinary action is required. "We first need to look at the contract and also look at the incident.

If he is thought to have brought SLC into disrepute, then there is further action that we can take. So we will discuss the matter internally and if it warrants an inquiry we will conduct one," De Silva explained.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether SLC will take further action against Bandara, depending on the findings of their internal discussions.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen whether SLC will take further action against Bandara, depending on the findings of their internal discussions.