Ranatunga in running for Sri Lankan board presidency

Sri Lanka's cricket officials have confirmed that Arjuna Ranatunga will contest for the post of board president against Thilanga Sumathipala, a local businessman. The elections will be held on June 6. The Sri Lankan board (BCCSL) has been governed by interim committees since March 2001.

Ranatunga entered politics after retiring from cricket in 1999 and is currently a member of parliament. One of Ranatunga's long-standing supporters on the cricket field, however, will be in the rival camp. Aravinda de Silva is part of Sumathipala's group and will contest for the post of vice-president.