In a election just for the formality, Shammi Silva Thursday elected as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president to run the game in the Island for next two years.
“Mr. Shammi Silva was elected uncontested as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2021 to 2023 period, during the Sri Lanka Cricket Elections held this morning. The decision was declared by the Election Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Mr. Silva’s election marks his 2nd term in office as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket” SLC said in a media statement.
“I am thankful for the membership for electing me uncontested as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket,’ said Shammi Silva, President-Elect, Sri Lanka Cricket.
‘This victory also proves the fact that our stakeholders have understood the yeomen service my previous administration has rendered for the development of the game,’ he further added.
Elected Office Bearers
NAME | POSITION |
Mr. Shammi Silva | President |
Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa | Vice President |
Mr. Ravin Wickramaratne | Vice President |
Mr. Mohan De Silva | Honorary Secretary |
Mr. Lasantha Wickremasinghe | Treasurer |
Mr. Chryshantha Kapuwatte | Assistant Secretary |
Mr. Sujeeva Godaliyadda | Assistant Treasurer |
Subsequent to the Elections, the 60thAnnual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Cricket was held and the following appointments were done.
Tournament Committee | Umpires Committee | Executive Committee Representation |
Mr. Samantha Dodanwela – Chairman (Exco- Member)
Mr. Kasun Fernando Mr. Marlon Fernandupulle Mr. Deepal Madurapperuma Mr. Dilan Pollonnovita
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Mr. Bandula Dissanayake – Chairman (Exco-Member)
Mr. Shammi Prasanna Gunasekera Mr. Gihan Weerasinghe Mr. Dilran Abeysekara Mr. Mohamad Siddiek
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District / Province – Mr. LalithRambukwella
Controlling Clubs – Mr. Nalin Aponso – Mr. Janaka Pathirana Affiliated Clubs – Mr. Priyantha Algama Cricket Associations – Defense Services Representative – State Services Representative Ministry of Sports – Representative
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School Development Committee | ||
Mr. Jayantha Jayaweera
Mr. Y. Ratheepan Nr. Nalin Jayawickrama |