UPDATE: Sumathipala’s nomination rejected
March 25, 2013 07:42 pm
MP Thilanga Sumathipala’s nomination for the Sri Lanka Cricket presidency has been rejected by the Sports Ministry, Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said.
Meanwhile SLC sources said the nominations of Upali Dharmadasa and Sumith Perera for the post of President will be evaluated finally at the SLC executive meeting on Thursday (28).
The election of officials to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), scheduled for March 30, was postponed to April 16, following objections being filed against certain candidates who have handed over nominations for top posts in the cricket board.
It has been reported that Upali Dharmadasa, incumbent president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has failed to obtain Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s written approval, which was required as he had not played at least first class cricket.
Meanwhile, the candidature of Thilanga Sumapthipala for the same post was under scrutiny following objections raised by three major cricket clubs.
Sumathipala has been SLC president three times from 1997 to 2004 and had also contested for the position last year, but withdrew from the race, allowing Upali Dharmadasa to win the election uncontested.
