The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that Shammi Silva of Sri Lanka will take over as its new president. Silva, who is the current president of Sri Lanka Cricket, will succeed Jay Shah, the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who has been serving as the ACC president since 2020.

Silva’s appointment was made during the ACC’s annual general meeting, which was held recently. The meeting saw the participation of representatives from various Asian cricket boards. Silva’s experience as the president of Sri Lanka Cricket is expected to benefit the ACC, which is responsible for promoting and developing cricket in Asia.

As the new president of the ACC, Silva will be responsible for overseeing the development of cricket in Asia, including the organization of various tournaments and events. He will also work closely with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to promote the sport globally.

The ACC has expressed its gratitude to Jay Shah for his services as the president and welcomed Silva as his successor. Silva’s tenure is expected to bring new opportunities and challenges for the ACC, and cricket fans in Asia will be eagerly watching his efforts to promote the sport in the region.