Sportsmen and sportswomen who shone distinctively in international sports events representing the Sri Lanka Army were felicitated at the Commander’s office at the Army HeadQuarters last morning (20).
The sport stars were awarded with appreciative compliments and cash incentives in order to encourage them further.
Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage commended the achievements of these sport stars and talked to each one of them in the presence of the Director Sports of the Army.
These international achievers included Sergeant M.M Theekshana, the widely known Sri Lankan cricket player of the Army who is a member of the Sri Lankan Cricket team who won the Asia Cup Championship – 2022, Corporal T.T Algama, Corporal K.B.Y De Silva and Corporal M.A.I.J Perera, all of them in the Sri Lankan National Netball team who won the Asian Netball Championship – 2022 and the Bodybuilder, Corporal R.A.D.P Rajapaksha who won the Bronze Medal in the Asian Bodybuilding Championship – 2022.
In recognition of their achievements, the Army Chief instructed respective authorities to promote these achievers in rank in an attempt to stimulate them further.
Accordingly, Private M.M Theekshana was elevated to the rank of Sergeant, Private T.T Algama, to the rank of Corporal, Private K.B.Y De Silva to the rank of Corporal and Private M.A.I.J Perera to the rank of Corporal.
The Army Commander also awarded financial incentives to Sergeant M.M Theekshana, Netball Team Members and Bodybuilder Lance Corporal R.A.D.P Rajapaksha extending his best wishes for their future.
Major General WASS Wanasinghe RSP USP NDU, Commander, Security Forces Mullaitivu, Major General WBSM Abeysekera RSP USP, Director General Financial Management and Brigadier KAWNH Bandaranayake USP, Director, Army Sports were also present during the occasion.
Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva has been appointed to 03 key committees of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Accordingly he will serve in the following ICC committees: 1. HR & Remuneration Committee 2. Finance & Commercial Affairs Committee 3. Nominations Committee
Silva was recently elected as SLC President for a fourth consecutive term, with his new term running until 2027.
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed new office bearers for 2025 – 2027.
The new office bearers were appointed today (March 31).
The following office-bearers for the 2025–2027 term were elected uncontested.
President: Mr. Shammi Silva
Vice Presidents : Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa and Mr. Ravin Wickramaratne
Secretary: Mr. Bandula Dissanayake
Treasurer: Mr. Sujeewa Godaliyadda
Assistant Secretary: Mr. Chryshantha Kapuwatte
Assistant Treasurer: Mr. Lasantha Wickremasinghe
The Sri Lanka Cricket election was held today (31 Mar) under the supervision of the Election Committee, chaired by Retired Court of Appeal Justice Ms. Malani Gunaratne, who officially declared the results.
Shammi Silva has been re-elected uncontested as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for the 2025–2027 term.
His re-election was confirmed uncontested during the 64th Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Cricket, with the Election Committee overseeing the process.
This marks his fourth consecutive term in office, and for the third time, he has secured the position without opposition.