Thilanga Sumathipala, who was recently elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been appointed with the top position at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
“Thilanga Sumathupala has also taken over the top position in the Asian Cricket Council meeting held in Dubai last Monday (4). He has been appointed the President of ACC,” the SLC media unit in an official communiqué said.
“Being world champions in the cricketing arena, Sri Lanka is geared to spearhead the development of cricket in the Asian region. It is a great honour for my country and myself, to assume duties as the President of ACC,” Sumathipala had said.
A name associated with cricket for over two decades, Sumathipala is no stranger to the game or the management of cricket in this country.
He has also served as the President of the ACC during the year 1997-1998.
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