Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Sumathi Dharmawardena, a Sri Lankan legal expert, has taken over as the new independent chair of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), succeeding Sir Ronnie Flanagan who led the unit for 14 years. Dharmawardena brings a strong background in sports corruption investigations and legal representation, including roles with Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). As the ACU's Independent Chair, he will oversee and lead the unit responsible for maintaining the integrity of cricket, guiding the General Manager on integrity, and ensuring effective strategies to prevent corruption across international cricket. His expertise in overseeing high-profile investigations and prosecutions under the Prevention of Offences relating to the Sports Act makes him well-equipped to tackle sports corruption.