Sri Lanka women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed to the Player Advisory Board of the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA), marking a significant milestone for Sri Lankan cricket.
The WCA announced updates to its Player Advisory Board, with Athapaththu joining a group of leading international cricketers, including Pat Cummins, Jason Holder, Heather Knight, Aiden Markram, Scott Edwards, and Laura Wolvaardt.
She joins newly appointed members such as Rashid Khan, Wayne Madsen, Daryl Mitchell, and Maddy Green, replacing outgoing members Tim Southee and Sophie Devine.
Reacting to her appointment, Athapaththu said she was honoured to be selected to the global advisory body and described the achievement as a proud moment for both Sri Lanka and the wider Asian cricket community.
She added that she hopes to use her international experience to strengthen the voice of players worldwide, with a particular focus on ensuring greater representation for Asian cricketers in key decisions shaping the future of the game.
Athapaththu further said she is committed to working with fellow board members to promote the growth of cricket, improve player welfare, and contribute positively to the global cricket ecosystem.
The World Cricketers’ Association stated that the updated Player Advisory Board aims to strengthen the collective voice of players and ensure they play a key role in shaping the long-term future of the sport.
