Sri Lanka Women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed to the Player Advisory Board of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan cricket.

The WCA announced a number of updates to its Player Advisory Board, with Athapaththu joining a group of leading international cricketers including Pat Cummins, Jason Holder, Heather Knight, Aiden Markram, Scott Edwards and Laura Wolvaardt.

Athapaththu joins newly appointed members Rashid Khan, Wayne Madsen, Daryl Mitchell and Maddy Green, replacing retiring members Tim Southee and Sophie Devine.

Reacting to her appointment, Athapaththu said she was honoured to be selected to the global advisory body.

“I am truly honored and delighted to be appointed to the Player Advisory Board of the World Cricketers’ Association. This is a proud moment not only for me personally, but also for Sri Lanka and the wider Asian cricketing community,” she said.

Athapaththu noted that she hopes to contribute her experience to strengthen the voice of players globally, particularly ensuring representation for players from Asia.

“I look forward to contributing my experience as an international cricketer to help strengthen the voice of players across the world. It is important that players from all regions, especially from Asia, are heard and represented in key decisions that shape the future of the game,” she added.

Athapaththu also said she is committed to working closely with fellow board members to support the growth of cricket, improve player welfare and contribute positively to the global cricket ecosystem.

The World Cricketers’ Association said the updated Player Advisory Board aims to reinforce the collective voice of players at a pivotal time for global cricket and ensure players help shape the future and long-term success of the sport. (Newswire)

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