Mumbai, October 30: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday appointed Sri Lanka's Sumathi Dharmawardena as the new Independent Chairman for its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Dharmawardena replaced Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who retired from the position after 14 years in charge. Kagiso Rabada Becomes New No 1 Ranked Fast Bowler in Test Cricket As Per Latest ICC Rankings, South Africa Pacer Dethrones Jasprit Bumrah to Achieve Feat.

"The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena PC as the new Independent Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU)," the ICC said in a release.

Dharmawardena has served as the Additional Solicitor General at the Attorney General's Department of Sri Lanka, representing the Government and its Ministry of Sport in numerous legal issues. He also has had stints with Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, investigating sports corruption matters and overseeing prosecutions under the Prevention of Offences relating to the Sports Act. Ravi Ashwin Surpasses Nathan Lyon To Move To Seventh Spot in List of Most Wickets in Test Cricket, Achieves Feat During IND vs NZ 2nd Test 2024.

"The Independent Chair of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit is responsible for overseeing and leading the ACU, which is managed at the executive level by the General Manager - Integrity. Mr Dharmawardena starts in the role on 1 November 2024," added ICC.

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