Shammi Silva Re-elected as President of Sri Lanka Cricket for Fourth Term
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for a fourth consecutive term, serving from 2025 to 2027. His entire executive team remains in place, with the exception of a new secretary. This election follows constitutional changes that reduced the voting body size and reflects a new era for the organization.
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a fourth consecutive term, with his tenure set to last from 2025 to 2027. This election marks his third time securing the position unopposed. Silva’s entire team has also been re-elected without challenge, according to ESPNcricinfo.
The executive team includes Jayantha Dharmadasa and Ravin Wickramaratne as vice-presidents, and Sujeewa Godaliyadda, Chryshantha Kapuwatte, and Lasantha Wickremasinghe will continue as treasurer, assistant secretary, and assistant treasurer, respectively. Notably, Secretary Mohan de Silva has stepped down, and his role will be assumed by Bandula Dissanayake, who is the sole new face on the committee.
Silva’s impending term will culminate in 2027, marking eight years in leadership, facilitated by a recent amendment to Sri Lanka’s sports law permitting officials to serve two consecutive four-year terms. Furthermore, this election is particularly noteworthy as it is the first conducted following last December’s constitutional changes at SLC, which reduced the voting body from 147 to 60 members.
Recently, on February 14, 2025, Sri Lanka engaged in a two-match ODI series against Australia, winning the series 2-0. This marked Sri Lanka’s largest ODI victory against Australia, who recorded their joint eighth-lowest total in the format. Looking ahead, the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team is scheduled to participate in a tri-series against India and South Africa, commencing on April 27, 2025.
Shammi Silva’s re-election as President of Sri Lanka Cricket for a fourth term highlights stability within the organization. With crucial leadership positions filled unopposed, and the newly structured voting body, Silva’s continued presidency may set the foundation for significant advances in Sri Lankan cricket. The successful ODI series against Australia underscores the team’s competitive edge moving forward, especially with upcoming international engagements on the horizon.
Original Source: kalingatv.com
