ThePapapre.com reliably learns that former National skipper Bandula Warnapura will be appointed as the new CEO of Sri Lanka cricket.
Warnapura will replace Ajith Jayasekera as the CEO who took office back in 2009 replacing another former National skipper Duleep Mendis.
Bandula Warnapura had the honour of leading Sri Lanka when they became a fully-fledged Test-playing country. An opening batsman with a solid technique, Warnapura was also a capable medium-pace bowler. He failed to make an impression with the bat in his four Tests, achieving his highest score of 38 in Sri Lanka’s inaugural Test. His bowling was more effective in the one-day format where he had the ability to maintain a steady line and capture the occasional wicket. He had been a consistent member of early Sri Lankan teams, providing a solid presence at the top of the order. Charged with the difficult task of leading Sri Lanka in their formative years Warnapura did a commendable job. However, when he decided to tour South Africa with rebel team in 1982-83, he was handed a life ban from Sri Lankan cricket.
The Former national skipper has served the board as the director of operations for eight years, before being appointed to his current role as development manager of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in 2008.
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