Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns

The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports.

Following the decision, all administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket have been temporarily brought under the purview of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, effective today, the Sports Ministry said in a statement.

The decision has been taken under the powers vested in the Minister in accordance with Sections 31 and 34 of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.

The Ministry stated that a new committee will be appointed shortly to address the ongoing issues within Sri Lanka’s cricket administration and to implement structural reforms aimed at improving the governance of the sport.

SLC earlier today announced that the President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva tendered his resignation from the post with effect from today.

The officer bearers and members of the Executive Committee have also submitted their resignations from their respective posts.

Shammi Silva, who was first elected as SLC President in 2019, held the position for nearly seven years.

In recent times, the administration faced multiple allegations, and media reports suggest that government authorities have urged the current administration to step down.

The controversy intensified following complaints made by a group including a prominent player agent and several senior cricketers, who have reportedly met with top government officials regarding concerns over cricket administration.

Following the resignation of the current administration, the government is expected to appoint an interim committee headed by former State Minister Eran Wickramaratne.