November 01, Colombo (LNW): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena PC as the new Independent Chair of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU),
This marks a significant leadership transition as he succeeds Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who stepped down after 14 years of dedicated service.
Dharmawardena, a highly regarded legal expert, brings extensive experience to the role. As a former Additional Solicitor General at Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department, he has represented the Sri Lankan government across various legal matters, including those related to sports governance.
His robust background includes active engagement with international bodies such as Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, where he contributed to numerous anti-corruption efforts within sport.
Notably, Dharmawardena played a key role in developing Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports Act and has overseen critical investigations and prosecutions under this legislation.
As the Independent Chair, Dharmawardena will provide strategic oversight and direction to the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit, which functions under the executive management of the General Manager of Integrity.
His new position will entail safeguarding the integrity of cricket on a global scale, continuing the ICC’s ongoing commitment to combating corruption in sport.
Dharmawardena is set to formally assume his role on 1 November 2024, leading the ACU in its mission to uphold fair play and protect the sport from corrupt practices.
