US EditionSri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
- On Wednesday, Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and the executive committee resigned with immediate effect, the board confirmed in an official statement following government requests for a leadership change.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Silva last Friday to negotiate a departure, as the board faced persistent corruption allegations and poor results at the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2026 T20 World Cup.
- An official told AFP that "the committee resigned to make way for an interim management team headed by a former investment banker, who is also an opposition politician." The interim team will be led by Eran Wickramaratne.
- Officials confirmed the resignations on Tuesday, though the transition faces legal complexities regarding the board's constitution and the government's reliance on Section 33 of the Sports Law.
- The International Cricket Council maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward government interference in cricket administration, creating risks of funding suspensions or sanctions similar to those imposed in November 2023.
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Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure designed to pave the way for "structural reforms".
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