Shammi Silva has been re-elected as Sri Lanka Cricket President for a fourth term, unopposed. His team remains unchanged, except for a new Secretary. The recent amendment to sports law has facilitated longer terms for officials, and this election follows a substantial constitutional change reducing the voting body. Sri Lanka’s national team recently achieved victory against Australia and will play a tri-series against women’s teams in 2025.
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a fourth consecutive term, which will span from 2025 to 2027. This election marks the third time Silva has secured this position uncontested, along with his entire executive team, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Re-elected alongside Silva are Jayantha Dharmadasa and Ravin Wickramaratne as vice-presidents, while Sujeewa Godaliyadda, Chryshantha Kapuwatte, and Lasantha Wickremasinghe will maintain their roles as treasurer, assistant secretary, and assistant treasurer, respectively.
The only change in the committee is the appointment of Bandula Dissanayake as the new Secretary, replacing Mohan de Silva, who resigned in November 2023. Kapuwatta served as the acting secretary during the transition.
Silva’s term will conclude in 2027, marking eight years in office, facilitated by a recent amendment in Sri Lanka’s sports law that permits officials to serve up to two consecutive four-year terms.
A notable feature of this election is that it is the first held since the constitutional amendment in December, which reduced the voting body from 147 members to 60. In related news, Sri Lanka’s last ODI series against Australia concluded on February 14, 2025, with Sri Lanka winning 2-0, achieving their largest ODI victory over Australia in history. The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team is set to play a tri-series against India and South Africa, beginning April 27, 2025.
In summary, Shammi Silva’s re-election as President of Sri Lanka Cricket, along with his team, marks a significant continuity in Sri Lanka’s cricket administration. The amendment in sports law allowing longer terms, coupled with a reduced voting body, reflects ongoing changes in governance within Sri Lanka Cricket. This stability may contribute positively to the national team’s performance and future engagements, including upcoming matches in 2025.
Original Source: kalingatv.com
