Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Resigns En Masse

Sri Lanka Cricket's executive committee, led by President Shammi Silva, resigned en masse on Tuesday in Colombo, paving the way for an interim administration amid government pressure for governance reforms.

The decision came during a special three-hour meeting convened by Silva, following discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who called for a new leadership structure. Officials said the committee stepped down despite having nearly a year left in its term, which was set to run until May 2027. Sources indicated the move responds to ongoing complaints from players, fans and stakeholders over the national team's poor performances and long-standing administrative issues.

Sri Lanka's cricket board has faced repeated scrutiny. The team exited early from the recent T20 World Cup co-hosted with India, adding to criticism after a similarly disappointing showing at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Governance problems, including accusations of corruption and misadministration, have plagued the body, Sri Lanka's richest sports organization. In November 2023, the International Cricket Council suspended SLC's membership over political interference by the then-sports minister, who...