File Pic: Sri Lanka players (AP Photo) Cricket administration in Sri Lanka was plunged into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after Sri Lanka Cricket’s executive committee stepped down following pressure from the government to make way for a new management structure.According to officials, SLC president Shammi Silva called a special meeting to announce the resignation of the entire committee despite 11 months remaining in his fourth two-year term.
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Axar Patel shares a big update on Mitchell Starc“The board has resigned to make way for an interim management team,” a board official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The new arrangement is expected to be led by a former investment banker who is also an opposition politician.The move comes after Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reportedly held talks with Silva over the weekend to restructure the board and put in place a new administration.Governance concerns and past ICC suspensionsSri Lanka Cricket, the country’s richest sports body, has long faced allegations of corruption and mismanagement. The latest developments contribute to the ongoing control of its functioning.The International Cricket Council suspended Sri Lanka’s membership in November 2023, citing political interference in governing body affairs – a rare but serious sanction. The suspension was lifted in January 2024 after assurances of autonomy, allowing the Silva administration to return and continue in office.On the pitch, Sri Lanka’s struggles compounded the crisis. The team endured an early exit from the recent T20 World Cup, which it co-hosted with India, further fueling calls for a change in the system.Silva previously secured a fourth term in office unopposed, but the latest intervention signals a significant shift in direction, with authorities now pushing for reforms aimed at restoring credibility and stability to cricket in Sri Lanka.
