ICC Appoints Sumathi Dharmawardena as New Anti-Corruption Unit Chair
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Sumathi Dharmawardena appointed as the new Independent Chair of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). |
| Effective Date | November 1, 2024 |
| Previous Chair | Sir Ronnie Flanagan (served for 14 years) |
| Background | Additional Solicitor General at Sri Lanka's Attorney General's Department, worked with Interpol and UNODC. |
| Role Responsibilities | Overseeing the ACU, guiding the General Manager - Integrity, and preventing corruption in cricket. |
| ICC Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
| Current Leadership | Chairman: Greg Barclay, CEO: Geoff Allardice |
| ICC Membership | 12 Full Members, 96 Associate Members |
| Major Tournaments | ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, World Test Championship |
| Anti-Corruption Unit | Established in 2000, led by an Independent Chair, monitors suspicious activities, educates players, and investigates corruption. |
| Key Facts | ICC founded in 1909, Anti-Corruption Unit formed in 2000, headquartered in Dubai since 2005. |