Shammi Silva

Governing Body News

SLC: The Executive Committee Decisions

Sri Lanka Cricket - January 19, 2024

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket The Executive Committee Decision The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, headed by President Shammi Silva, met on January 16, 2024, and took several decisions for the advancement of the game in the country. Junior cricketers...

Causes - Organizations

SLC distributed bowling machines to 22 island-wide schools

Sri Lanka Cricket - January 10, 2024

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket The distribution took place at the SLC headquarters with the participation of Mr. Shammi Silva, President, Sri Lanka Cricket; Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Vice President, Sri Lanka Cricket; Mr. Thilak Waththuhewa, President, Sri Lanka Schools Cricket...

Governing Body News

Sri Lanka Cricket congratulates Aravinda de Silva

Sri Lanka Cricket - November 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket takes this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Aravinda de Silva, one of our iconic sons, who was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. One of Sri Lanka’s most decorated cricketers, de Silva contributed...

Governing Body News

SLC urges Government of Sri Lanka – No political interference in cricket affairs

Sri Lanka Cricket - November 13, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket We wish to inform that the International Cricket Council’s ( ICC ) Board of Directors, composing of representatives from the 17 member boards ( countries), convened on Friday the 10th of November has determined that...

In Memoriam

Legendary Sri Lankan cheerleader Percy Abeysekara passes away – Sri Lanka Cricket mourns the loss

Sri Lanka Cricket - November 1, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket is deeply saddened by the death of legendary cheerleader Percy Abeysekera. His demise is a great loss for the country and the game of cricket in Sri Lanka. On behalf of the cricket...

National Tournaments

SLC: Sri Lanka gears up for cricket’s fastest format as inaugural Lanka T10 set to kick off with player auction

Sri Lanka Cricket - October 28, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Lanka T10 Auction on November 10th, 2023; First season to be played from December 12th to December 23rd The widely popular T10 will make its foray in Sri Lanka for the first time with the highly-anticipated...

Governing Body News

Under-19 Schools Cricket Awards 2023 organized by SLC and SLSCA on 17 October

Sri Lanka Cricket - October 14, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket The Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Cricket, will hold the Under-19 Schools Cricket Awards 2023 on October 17. The Ceremony is a long-standing annual event of prestige and traditional significance...

Governing Body News

SLC: Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on sports cooperation between Sri Lanka and Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket - October 13, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket A bilateral memorandum of understanding was signed between Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe and Honorable Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia Mr. Tim Watts, on 10th October,2023 at Sri Lanka...

Governing Body News

SLC management preview Sri Lanka’s World Cup preparations

Sri Lanka Cricket - September 23, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket held a special meeting headed by President Shammi Silva with National Team Management and the selection panel to preview Sri Lanka’s World Cup preparations. Also present at the meeting, which were held on...

Causes - Organizations

Sri Lanka Cricket presents Rs.5 million to Percy towards his health and wellbeing

Sri Lanka Cricket - September 19, 2023

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket presented Rs. 5 million to Mr. Percy Abeysekera, Sri Lanka’s legendary cheerleader on the cricket field. This donation was made to Mr. Abeysekera to support his wellbeing and maintenance of good health.The decision...

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