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Former Cricket Selector Sues for Rs. 75 Million Over Removal
Pramodya Wickramasinghe, ex-chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket's Selection Committee, has filed a legal challenge against his dismissal, claiming the removal was unjust and irregular. The case names both Sri Lanka Cricket and the Cricket Transformation Committee as defendants.
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The former Selection Committee chairman moved the Colombo Commercial High Court seeking Rs. 75 million in compensation for what he characterises as an unlawful removal from his position. Wickramasinghe's legal action marks the latest in a series of disputes arising from the ongoing restructuring of Sri Lanka's cricket administration.
The case centres on allegations that Wickramasinghe's termination did not follow proper procedure and lacked justification. His legal representatives have named Sri Lanka Cricket and the Cricket Transformation Committee as co-defendants in the proceedings.
The filing comes as the transformation process, mandated to modernise the country's cricket governance structures, continues to generate controversy. Previous actions and decisions emanating from the restructuring efforts have faced legal scrutiny, with questions raised about adherence to due process.
The Colombo Commercial High Court will determine the validity of Wickramasinghe's claims and the extent of any liability on the part of the defendants. The outcome may have implications for how the Cricket Transformation Committee conducts future administrative decisions within Sri Lanka Cricket's hierarchy.