The Global Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday appointed Sri Lanka’s Sumathi Dharmawardena as the brand new Unbiased Chairman for its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).
Dharmawardena changed Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who retired from the placement after 14 years in rate.
“The Global Cricket Council (ICC) lately introduced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena PC as the brand new Unbiased Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU),” the ICC mentioned in a unlock.
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Dharmawardena has served because the Further Solicitor Normal on the Lawyer Normal’s Division of Sri Lanka, representing the Executive and its Ministry of Game in a large number of prison problems.
He additionally has had stints with Interpol and the United Countries Place of work on Medication and Crime, investigating sports activities corruption issues and overseeing prosecutions below the Prevention of Offences when it comes to the Sports activities Act.
“The Unbiased Chair of the ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit is answerable for overseeing and main the ACU, which is controlled on the government degree by means of the Normal Supervisor – Integrity. Mr Dharmawardena begins within the function on 1 November 2024,” added ICC.