♦ The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed Sri Lanka’s Sumathi Dharmawardena as the new Independent Chairman for its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) on 30 October 2024. Dharmawardena replaced Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who retired from the position after 14 years in charge.

♦ Dharmawardena has served as the Additional Solicitor General at the Attorney General’s Department of Sri Lanka, representing the Government and its Ministry of Sport in numerous legal issues.