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Non Footy Appointments / Re: International Cricket Appointments
« on: Tue 30 Dec 2025 16:54 »
Candidates to replace him (Ruchira Palliyagure) on the International Panel:
Interestingly, unlike other countries, they haven't found a favorite candidate.
Some candidates for me are:
• Ravindra Kottahachchi;
• Chandrika Amarasinghe;
• Shantha Fonseka;
• Hemantha Boteju;
• Chamara De Zoysa
It's also worth noting that the Sri Lankan international women's panel has good female umpires, Nimali Pereira and Dedunu de Silva, which means there are fewer opportunities for national umpires to be tested in international women's matches. Before the ICC consolidated a regular international women's panel, it was a good opportunity for candidates to be evaluated at an international level.
Interestingly, unlike other countries, they haven't found a favorite candidate.
Some candidates for me are:
• Ravindra Kottahachchi;
• Chandrika Amarasinghe;
• Shantha Fonseka;
• Hemantha Boteju;
• Chamara De Zoysa
It's also worth noting that the Sri Lankan international women's panel has good female umpires, Nimali Pereira and Dedunu de Silva, which means there are fewer opportunities for national umpires to be tested in international women's matches. Before the ICC consolidated a regular international women's panel, it was a good opportunity for candidates to be evaluated at an international level.
