Sri Lanka Cricket to face ICC action? Government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board

The Sri Lanka Cricket was suspended for two months in 2023-2024 by the International Cricket Council due to political interference in the running of the national board.

SLC president Shammi Silva recently resigned amid allegations of financial irregularities. Image: AFP

|Apr 29, 2026, 15:10:09 IST

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".

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

Sri Lanka Cricket to face ICC action?

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.

"All administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket will be temporarily brought under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, effective today," the ministry said.

A committee will be appointed shortly "to address the current issues in cricket and implement structural reforms", it added.

Four-time SLC president Shammi Silva resigned on Tuesday, along with his entire committee, after the government intervened.

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