Dialog celebrates Sri Lanka's cricketing excellence at the Dialog Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025

Cricketer of the Year (Men’s & Women’s)Winners: Pathum Nissanka & Women’s Chamari Athapaththu Presented by: Hon. Sunil Kumara Gamage (Minister of Sports), Mr.Supun Weerasinghe (Group CEO - Dialog Axiata), and Mr. Eran Wickramaratne (Chairman Transformation Committee SLC)

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, prolific promoter of sports and a long-standing partner of Sri Lanka Cricket, celebrated the achievements of the nation's finest cricketers as the Title Partner of the Dialog Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2025, held at City of Dreams, Colombo.

Having proudly served as the Official Sponsor of the Sri Lanka Cricket Team for the 13th consecutive year, Dialog further strengthened its commitment to Sri Lankan cricket by becoming the Title Partner of the Dialog Sri Lanka Cricket Awards under a three-year partnership that will continue through 2028. Together, these partnerships reflect Dialog's continued investment in recognising excellence while supporting the growth and future of Sri Lankan cricket.

Reaffirming its commitment to the next generation of sporting talent through its "Powering the Champions of Tomorrow" initiative, Dialog recognised the country's most promising young cricketers. Dialog Axiata PLC Group Chief Executive Supun Weerasinghe presented the Emerging Men's Cricketer of the Year award to Kamil Mishara, while Imesha Dulani received the Emerging Women's Cricketer of the Year award from Harsha Samaranayake, Vice President – Group Marketing, Dialog Axiata PLC.

The evening's highest individual honours were awarded to Pathum Nissanka, who was named Men's Cricketer of the Year, and Chamari Athapaththu, who was crowned Women's Cricketer of the Year, recognising two exceptional seasons in Sri Lankan cricket.

A proud Dialog Brand Ambassador for 11 years and one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated sporting icons, Chamari Athapaththu once again showcased her world-class credentials by adding three more accolades to her tally—Best ODI Bowler, Best T20I All-rounder and Best T20I Batter. Her Best T20I Batter award was presented by Pubudu Aluthgedara, Vice President – Head of Business, Media & Content, Dialog Axiata PLC, reflecting Dialog's pride in celebrating the achievements of one of the country's finest athletes and its continued investment in empowering sporting excellence.

Through its long-standing partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket, Dialog continues to play a pivotal role in supporting the game's growth at every level—from grassroots development and nurturing emerging talent to celebrating the achievements of the country's elite cricketers. The Dialog Sri Lanka Cricket Awards embody this shared commitment to recognising excellence while inspiring future generations of Sri Lankan athletes.

Dialog is the proud sponsor of Sri Lanka's National Cricket, Volleyball and Esports teams. The company also powers the Sri Lanka Golf Open and Paralympic sports through its support of the National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the Paralympic Games. Further strengthening its commitment to Powering the Champions of Tomorrow, Dialog continues to support the President's Gold Cup Volleyball Championship, National Junior and Senior Netball Tournaments, Schools Rugby, and, as the Official Telecommunications Partner of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka, powers Sri Lanka's journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Men’s Emerging Player of the Year: Kamil Mishara Presented by Mr.Supun Weerasinghe (Group CEO - Dialog Axiata) and Mr.Chinthaka Edirimana (Head of National Cricket Operations)

Women’s Emerging Player of the Year Winner Imesha Dulani Presented by Mr. Harsha Samaranayake Vice President Group Marketing Dialog Axiata PLC and Mr. Chandima Mapatuna (Head of International Cricket)

Women’s T20 Batter of the Year: Chamari Athapaththu Presented by Mr.Pubudu Aluthgedara Vice President Head Of Business Media & Content Dialog Axiata PLC, Mr.Ruwan Kalpage, and Mr.Russel Arnold