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A new era for Sri Lanka cricket was unveiled by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Thilanga Sumathipala at a grand dinner hosted at Hilton on Monday evening.

In the presence of a host of distinguished guests which included International Cricket Council (ICC) officials Ehsan Mani (president), Malcolm Speed (CEO) and Brendon McClements, Sumathipala spelt out a five-year five point plan to make Sri Lanka the best cricket playing nation in the world and the hub of Asian cricket.

He said the five pillars on which SLC has decided to develop are: international, domestic, development, administration and finance and, gave a detailed account of each of the specific areas.

SLC secretary Mohan de Silva in his opening address said that Sri Lanka were entering a new era 20 years after receiving ICC Test status.

Sri Lanka were granted ICC Test status in July 1981.

"We in Sri Lanka play cricket very often with a straight bat and we are confident that you (ICC president) will steer international cricket on the correct path and we look forward to your support and guidance," said De Silva.

ICC president Mani said that he had taken over the presidentship during a fascinating time for the game and added that ICC will pursue the promotion of the game as a global sport.

Mani said that it was his first visit to Sri Lanka as president of ICC and with Sumathipala was given the honour of unveiling the new logo for Sri Lanka Cricket. (S.T.)

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