Shammi Silva Retains Sri Lanka Cricket Presidency

Colombo – Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a fourth consecutive term. His new tenure will span from 2025 to 2027, marking a significant continuation of his leadership within the national cricketing body. The election, held recently, saw Silva and his entire team retain their positions without facing any contest, underscoring their established authority within SLC.

Key Election Outcomes

Here’s a breakdown of the key positions and the individuals who will hold them:

1. President: Shammi Silva – Securing his fourth consecutive term.
2. Vice-Presidents: Jayantha Dharmadasa and Ravin Wickramaratne – Both re-elected to their respective roles.
3. Treasurer: Sujeewa Godaliyadda – Retaining his position.
4. Assistant Secretary: Chryshantha Kapuwatte – Continuing in his role.
5. Assistant Treasurer: Lasantha Wickremasinghe – Retaining his position.
6. Secretary: Bandula Dissanayake – Taking over from Mohan de Silva, who resigned in November 2023. Dissanayake is the sole newcomer to the executive committee.

Changes to SLC and Silva's Tenure

This election is notable for several reasons. Firstly, it’s the first since December's constitutional amendment, which significantly reduced the voting body from 147 to 60. This change likely influenced the lack of contest for the existing leadership. Furthermore, the end of Silva’s term in 2027 will signify eight years in charge, a length facilitated by recent alterations to Sri Lanka's sports law. This legislative change permits officials to hold posts for up to two consecutive four-year terms, allowing Silva to extend his leadership beyond previous limitations.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What prompted the reduction in the voting body? The voting body was reduced as part of a constitutional amendment implemented in December, the specifics of which are not detailed in the provided information.
• Why was Mohan de Silva’s position taken up by Bandula Dissanayake? Mohan de Silva resigned from his position as secretary in November 2023, leading to Bandula Dissanayake being appointed to fill the vacancy.
• How does the recent sports law change affect Shammi Silva’s tenure? The amended sports law allows officials like Silva to hold positions for a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms, enabling him to serve until 2027.

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