Sri Lankas Government Temporarily Takes Over Cricket Board Administration

Sri Lanka Government Takes Control of Cricket Board

The Sri Lankan government has announced that it will assume control of the country’s cricket board, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), until structural reforms are implemented. The move is effective immediately and will see all administrative functions transferred to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

A committee will be appointed shortly to address current issues in cricket and implement necessary changes. This temporary measure aims to pave the way for reform.

The SLC, which is the country’s wealthiest sporting body, has faced allegations of corruption and mismanagement in recent times. The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka for two months in 2023-2024 due to concerns over political interference in the national board.

Following a government intervention, four-time SLC President Shammi Silva resigned along with his entire committee on Tuesday. Additionally, Sri Lanka made an early exit from the T20 World Cup, which it cohosted with India in February-March.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has confirmed that it will assume control of the SLC’s administrative functions until reforms are completed.

Source: Al Jazeera