# Kusal Mendis named president of Sri Lankan cricketers’ association 2026-08-10T09:00:56+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet White-ball captain Kusal Mendis has been elected the first president of the newly formed Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers' Association, launched on Saturday. The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) backed the move, with CEO Tom Moffat stating that a strong game requires a strong player voice. Women's captain Chamari Athapaththu also supports the body, which will focus on negotiating with Sri Lanka Cricket over franchise cricket permissions. The association comes as Sri Lanka Cricket undergoes a government-appointed reform process. Players in 17 of the top 19 cricket nations are now affiliated with the WCA, with India and Pakistan the exceptions. ## Coverage - rediff.com Tags: Chamari Athapaththu, franchise cricket, Kusal Mendis, player association, Sri Lanka cricket, WCA Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kusal-mendis-named-president-of-sri-lankan-cricketers-association/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kusal-mendis-named-president-of-sri-lankan-cricketers-association/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.