Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for a fourth consecutive two-year term. Alongside him, key executive members were also re-elected without opposition. The election is significant due to recent changes in SLC’s constitution, which reduced the voting body, and comes amid the positive backdrop of Sri Lanka’s cricket successes.
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for his fourth consecutive term, serving from 2025 to 2027. This election marks the third time Silva has secured this position without opposition, and his entire slate was re-elected unchallenged, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
In addition to Silva, key figures re-elected to the SLC executive include Jayantha Dharmadasa and Ravin Wickramaratne as vice-presidents, and Sujeewa Godaliyadda, Chryshantha Kapuwatte, and Lasantha Wickremasinghe as treasurer, assistant secretary, and assistant treasurer, respectively. The only change in the executive committee comes with the appointment of Bandula Dissanayake as secretary, following the resignation of Mohan de Silva in November 2023.
Silva’s ongoing term will culminate in 2027, marking eight years in leadership, facilitated by a recent change in Sri Lanka’s sports law, which allows officials to serve two consecutive four-year terms. This election is notable as it is the first held since SLC’s constitutional amendment reduced the voting body from 147 to 60 members.
Sri Lanka’s latest cricket match occurred on February 14, 2025, during a home ODI series against Australia, which they won 2-0. This victory is significant, representing Sri Lanka’s largest ODI win against Australia. Upcoming matches include a tri-series for Sri Lanka women against India and South Africa women, starting on April 27, 2025.
Shammi Silva’s re-election for a fourth term as SLC President highlights stability within the organization amidst recent constitutional changes. The reduced voting body and consistent leadership may enhance Sri Lanka Cricket’s operational efficiency and strategic direction. With significant victories in recent matches, there is growing optimism for the future of Sri Lankan cricket under Silva’s leadership.
Original Source: kalingatv.com
