On Friday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) immediately suspended Sri Lanka Cricket Board’s ICC membership. The board was found to breach its responsibilities, facing issues with autonomous management and government interference. The ICC Board will decide the suspension terms later. Sri Lanka is now barred from participating in any ICC tournaments.
International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership of the ICC with immediate effect.
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Compare skill-based fantasy apps here →The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage… pic.twitter.com/mIk0EuwQw8
— ANI (@ANI) November 10, 2023
In the ongoing ODI World Cup in India, Sri Lanka won only 2 out of 9 matches, ranking 9th in the points table. Consequently, they couldn’t qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The Sports Ministry of Sri Lanka dissolved the Sri Lanka Cricket Board following a defeat by India. An Interim Cricket Committee, led by former Sri Lanka captain Arjun Ranatunga, is now responsible for cricket operations in Sri Lanka.
