The International Cricket Council (ICC) has directed Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) to conduct election within Six month otherwise the membership of the board would be reconsidered.
The decision of ICC Came during its two days AGM In Ireland on July 1st and 2nd.
“The ICC Board agreed to allow a representative of the Sri Lanka Sports Minister to sit as an observer to the ICC Board and full Council, but requested that the election for Sri Lanka Cricket are held within Six months, falling which SLC’s membership status would be considered” ICC Said on SLC current situation.
Currently SLC is under the observation of Sports Ministry, after Former President Thilanga Sumathipala led administration failed to hold the election on time. A Sports Minister appointed Competent Authority Kamal Padmasiri is running the show at SLC since June 1st. He is currently in Ireland along with CEO Ashley De Silva to attend ICC AGM.
After ICC Direction, now Sri Lanka Sports Minister Faizer Mustapha is free to appoint an interim committee for next six months, and allow to make changes in the SLC constitution during this period.
