Shammi Silva has been re-elected unopposed as President of Sri Lanka Cricket for a fourth consecutive term (2025-2027). His entire executive team will continue in their positions, with a notable change in the Secretary position. This election is the first following recent constitutional revisions, reducing the voting body. Sri Lanka’s teams have upcoming competitive fixtures, marking significant opportunities for cricket advancement.
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for a fourth consecutive term, set to run from 2025 to 2027. This election marks the third time Silva has assumed this role unopposed. Alongside him, his entire executive team has also been re-elected unchallenged, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
In this election, Jayantha Dharmadasa and Ravin Wickramaratne have retained their positions as vice-presidents. Sujeewa Godaliyadda, Chryshantha Kapuwatte, and Lasantha Wickremasinghe will continue serving as treasurer, assistant secretary, and assistant treasurer, respectively.
However, Secretary Mohan de Silva will not return, as he has resigned as of November 2023. Bandula Dissanayake will take on this role as the only new member of the executive committee. Kapuwatta had previously been acting secretary following de Silva’s resignation.
Silva’s term will conclude in 2027, totaling eight years in office, a situation facilitated by recent changes to Sri Lankan sports laws permitting officials to serve for two consecutive four-year terms.
This election is particularly notable as it is the first held since the revision of the Sri Lanka Cricket constitution in December, which reduced the voting body from 147 to 60 members. The last match played by Sri Lanka occurred on February 14, 2025, a successful ODI series against Australia, where Sri Lanka won 2-0. The women’s team is set to compete in a tri-series against India and South Africa starting April 27, 2025.
Shammi Silva’s re-election as President of Sri Lanka Cricket marks a significant continuation of leadership within the organization, underscored by the unopposed election of his executive team. The restructuring of the voting body and the recent changes to sports laws reinforce Silva’s position, paving the way for stability within Sri Lanka Cricket. Looking forward, both the men’s and women’s teams have promising series ahead, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to cricket development.
Original Source: kalingatv.com
