Former national cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed to the advisory board of the ‘Federation of International Cricketers’ Association’ (FICA).
The Federation of International Cricketers Associations (FICA) is the global players’ representative body in cricket. FICA was established in 1998 to co-ordinate the activities of all national players’ associations, which protect the interests of professional cricketers throughout the world. It brings together the world’s cricketers, regardless of nationality, religion, political persuasion or race, under an international body focused on matters of general interest to the game and its players.
Ken De Alwis, the representative of the Sri Lanka Cricketers’ Association stated that it was decided at an AGM held recently to form an Advisory Board in which all board members had to propose a name of a player from their country where Sanga’s name was suggested from Sri Lanka.
“Sanga will not only address the problems or issues, if any, of the Sri Lankan players but will be able to protect the interest of all international players” said Ken De Alwis.
The committees will play a part in ensuring that players have a strong and unified voice on important issues at the top of the game.
The FICA Player Advisory Committees are:
Men’s
Ross Taylor (New Zealand)
Jason Holder (West Indies)
William Porterfield (Ireland)
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
Aaron Finch (Australia)
JP Duminy (South Africa)
Kyle Coetzer (Scotland)
Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Vikram Solanki (FICA President – England)
Graeme Smith (FICA Independent Board Member – South Africa)
Tom Moffat (FICA COO)
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