Ex-Air Chief Goonetileke new Chief Security Advisor for SLC

Former Air Force Commander Roshan Goonetileke has been appointed as the Chief Security Advisor of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), in order to strengthen their security program covering all forms of cricket.

The SLC said that Mr Goonetileke’s role will be to help enhance SLC’s security affairs related to all international inbound and outbound tours, security of the national and junior squads, players, coaches, ground security and also spectator security. 

He will also be in charge of a strategic review of Sri Lanka Cricket’s security program, the SLC said. Goonetileke, who joined the Sri Lanka Air Force in 1978 as a helicopter pilot, rose to the rank of Air Chief Marshall, commanded the Air Force and thereafter served as the Chief of Defence Staff, serving the Sri Lankan defence establishment for 35 plus years. 

“I am sure, his entry will strengthen the security program we have placed in order to continue our cricketing calendar, without any hindrance.’’ SLC President Shammi Silva said. “We take security as our top priority, when it comes to any form of cricket, since having a secure environment helps teams and players to engage in healthy competition,’’ the SLC President further added. His appointment came into effect from May 17, 2019.