His next objective is to conclude the investigation into allegations of seeking sexual favours from members of the women’s cricket team.

A committee headed by retired judge Nimal Dissanayake, appointed by Navin’s predecessor Mahindananda Aluthgamage, has been unable to complete investigations.

A Sri Lanka Cricket appointed a committee headed by lawyer Manoli Jinadasa handed over its report late last year.

This committee has recorded statements from three officials, a selection committee member and the officer in charge of the women cricketers.