Sri Lanka's Shammi Silva takes charge as Asian Cricket Council president, succeeding Jay Shah

Shammi Silva, representing Sri Lanka, has assumed the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), taking over from India’s Jay Shah.

Shah, who held the role for three consecutive terms, recently stepped down after being elected as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

This marks Silva’s return to a prominent position within the ACC, having previously served as the chairman of the organisation’s Finance & Marketing Committee.

Speaking on his new role, Silva expressed his enthusiasm for advancing cricket in Asia. “It is a great honour to lead the Asian Cricket Council. Cricket is the heartbeat of Asia, and I look forward to working with all member nations to elevate the game, nurture emerging talent, and strengthen our unity through this beautiful sport,” he stated.

Silva also acknowledged Shah’s remarkable contributions during his tenure, highlighting his instrumental role in driving the ACC’s success.

“Under Shah’s leadership, the ACC achieved significant milestones, such as securing record-breaking commercial rights for ACC Asia Cup tournaments (2024-31), introducing a new pathway events structure, and fostering cricket’s growth across member nations,” the ACC noted in its statement.

Silva’s presidency begins at a crucial juncture, with the ACC gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup and working to bolster Asia’s reputation as a dominant force in global cricket.