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Dimuth to resign from Test captaincy!

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2 years ago

March 20, 2023

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Test Captain Dimuth Karunaratna says he informed the SLC selection committee that he wishes to step down from the captaincy after 2-match series against Ireland next month.

“I have informed the selectors that its good to appoint a new captain for the new test cycle, so I am ready step down after the Ireland series,” Dimuth Karunaratne has said.

“I am yet to here from selectors what they think about my decision, but I feel I need to give the new captain to start from the beginning of the new test cycle, rather me stepping down from the middle of it,” he added.

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New office bearers elected to SLC

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3 hours ago

March 31, 2025

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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.

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Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President

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Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President

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6 hours ago

March 31, 2025

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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.

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National Women cricketers also challenge IRD decision

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2 days ago

March 29, 2025

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A writ petition has also been filed by national Women cricketers challenging the decision of the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) classifying them as employees of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

The petition has been filed by Chamari Athapathu and Anushka Sanjeevani yesterday and was listed to be taken up with the men’s cricketers’ petition on April 03 before the Court of Appeal.

Counsel Nishan Sydney Premathiratne appeared with Shenali Dias and Sidath Gajayanaka on the instructions of Gamindu Karunasena for petitioners Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya De Silva. President’s Counsel Kuvera de Soyza with Pasindu Bandara and Sajana de Soyza on the instructions of Sanjay Fonsek represented Sri Lanka Cricket.

(Source : dailymirror.lk)

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