The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has ended its 15-year association with Sri Lankan curator Gamini de Silva, terminating his contract effective immediately. Under the terms of the agreement, the board is required to pay him two months’ salary following the cancellation.
BCB had last renewed de Silva’s contract for one year. However, after signing a new deal with curator Tommy Hemmings, the board reassigned de Silva to Rajshahi. He is now expected to return to Dhaka to settle his dues before departing.
In a statement, the BCB said, “According to the contract, if we decide not to retain him in the final year, we must pay two months’ salary. We have decided to conclude the relationship by paying him what he is owed.”
Gamini de Silva was appointed as BCB’s chief curator in 2010 and worked mainly on the wicket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. He remains the only curator in BCB’s history to have served at one ground for such an extended period. The Mirpur pitch, often criticised for being slow and low, drew scrutiny during his tenure for not producing high-scoring matches.
In an effort to improve pitch conditions, the BCB had earlier appointed Tommy Hemmings, but he reportedly resigned after a breakdown in cooperation with de Silva. The board has now reappointed Hemmings to the role.
According to sources, de Silva’s son lives in Spain, and following the conclusion of his tenure with the BCB, he plans to visit his son there for a holiday.
