Former MP Eran Wickramaratne says that he accepted the chairmanship of the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee following an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.

Issuing a statement, Wickramaratne noted that after lengthy discussions with former cricketers and leaders, he decided to take on the responsibility effective from yesterday (29).

He further stressed that the committee’s “sole and sincere intention” is to restore the pride and skill of Sri Lankan cricket.

“It is an honour for me to lead a committee of nine individuals of integrity and experience,” he said in the statement. 

The nine-member committee includes Roshan Mahanama, Kumar Sangakkara, Thushira Radella, Sidath Wettimuny, Avanthi Colombage, Prakash Schaffter, Upul Kumarapperuma, and Dinal Philips, representing a blend of cricketing excellence, institutional management, and legal expertise.

Wickramaratne further outlined two main pillars of the committee’s reform agenda:

• Establishing sound governance: Complete reform of Sri Lanka Cricket’s governance structure, including implementation of a new constitution aligned with International Cricket Council (ICC) rules, embedding transparency, anti-corruption measures, and professionalism to rebuild public trust.
• Excellence on the field: Strengthening national teams through new structures, world-class facilities, and incentive mechanisms to enable players to consistently perform at international standards and elevate Sri Lanka’s global rankings.

“As someone deeply connected to cricket from school and club level onwards, I consider this a privilege and a weighty responsibility,” Wickramaratne said, pledging to deliver sustainable results with the support and constructive criticism of sports enthusiasts across the country. (Newswire)

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