Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC over government interference
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| Aajkiprmukhkhabre |
10 November 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) effective immediately because of government meddling in the organization's operations.
The suspension follows the September appointment of a new board of directors for SLC by the government of Sri Lanka. Allegations have been made against the new board that it is biased in favor of the government and threatens SLC's independence.
The ICC stated in a statement that the ban was required to safeguard Sri Lankan cricket's integrity.
The statement stated that "the ICC is committed to ensuring that all member boards are run in an independent and transparent manner." "The suspension of SLC is a serious matter and we will work with the Sri Lankan government and SLC to find a way to resolve the situation as quickly as possible."
Sri Lanka will not be allowed to play in any international cricket matches while the suspension is in place until the problem is fixed. This includes the forthcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which is slated to take place in October 2024 in Australia.
The suspension is a severe setback for cricket in Sri Lanka. The nation has a long history in cricket and has produced some of the best players in the world, such as Kumar Sangakkara, Sanath Jayasuriya, and Muttiah Muralitharan.
The ICC has also suffered as a result of the suspension. The suspension of the SLC serves as a reminder that more needs to be done in the ICC's ongoing efforts to enhance cricket governance.
Effects of the break
Sri Lankan cricket will be significantly impacted by the SLC suspension. The nation will not be allowed to play in any upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches or any international cricket events. SLC will suffer a severe financial setback, and the nation's standing as a cricketing nation would suffer.
Cricket fans in Sri Lanka would also suffer as a result of the suspension. They will be concerned about the future of sports in the nation and unable to watch their national team compete in international competitions.
Way ahead
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has declared that it will collaborate with the government and SLC of Sri Lanka to find a speedy solution to the problem. In the upcoming days, a meeting between the two parties is anticipated to address the matter.
What will come out of these discussions is unknown. But it's evident that the ICC is committed to finding a solution and making sure Sri Lankan cricket is managed independently and openly.
Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC over government interference
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