Sri Lanka government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
The Sri Lankan government has temporarily taken control of the country's cricket board to facilitate structural reforms. This decision follows allegations of corruption and mismanagement within Sri Lanka Cricket. A committee will be established to address current issues and implement necessary changes.
- ▪Sri Lanka's government announced a temporary takeover of the cricket board to enable structural reforms.
- ▪The move comes after allegations of corruption and mismanagement plagued Sri Lanka Cricket.
- ▪Former SLC president Shammi Silva and his committee resigned following the government's intervention.
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