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”.<\/p>\n
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country’s wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.<\/p>\n
World governing body the International Cricket Council suspended Sri Lanka for two months in 2023-2024 citing political interference in the running of the national board.<\/p>\n
“All administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket will be temporarily brought under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, effective today,” the ministry said.<\/p>\n
A committee will be appointed shortly “to address the current issues in cricket and implement structural reforms”, it added.<\/p>\n
Four-time SLC president Shammi Silva resigned on Tuesday, along with his entire committee, after the government intervened.<\/p>\n
A government source said former investment banker and opposition politician Eran Wickramaratne will likely be named new head of the board.<\/p>\n
AFP has contacted the ICC for comment.<\/p>\n
Sri Lanka made an early exit from the T20 World Cup, which it co-hosted with India in February\u2013March.<\/p>\n
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