The Latest Breaking News from SLC

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Sport moved to dismiss the SLC board and replace it with an interim committee in the wake of the country’s poor World Cup performance, but the country’s Court of Appeal has put that move on hold.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket membership due to government interference; SLC board dismissed and replaced with interim committee by Sri Lanka's ministry of sport; Court of Appeal stayed sacking; ICC Board determined SLC in serious breach of obligations; ICC to decide conditions of suspension.

Sri Lanka's poor World Cup performance is result of "conspiracy from outside", alleges Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe. He takes responsibility for the team's two wins in nine games, marred by injuries and mid-tournament captaincy change

The side has won only twice after playing seven matches in this year’s Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka govt. sacks cricket board after team's heavy defeat in World Cup. Riot police protect SLC premises as public outcry calls for Silva administration's resignation. Interim committee headed by Arjuna Ranatunga appointed by Sports Minister

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva resigns after team's poor performance in ODI World Cup; Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe blames selection committee and SLC administration; Shammi Silva elected as chair for third successive term; Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in Delhi on Nov 6, two wins from seven games.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) asked for 'urgent explanation' from coaching staff/selectors after India's 302-run win in ODI World Cup 2023. SLC believes in transparency and accountability, citing team's preparation, strategies and performance as areas of concern. Injury problems forced replacements, with Kusal Mendis taking over as captain.

Angry fans call for SLC execs' resignation after Sri Lanka's crushing World Cup defeat to India. Police deploy water cannons near SLC office. Fans demand complete overhaul of SLC management, accusing it of wrong decisions. Sports minister may appoint interim committee, but ICC averse to politically appointed governing bodies.

Mathews/Chameera join SL World Cup squad as travelling reserves. 36yo Mathews has 221 ODI games/6000 runs/120 wickets. 31yo Chameera has 44 ODI games/50 wickets. SLC to ensure team has replacements in case of injury. Mathews/Chameera join team in India on Friday.

Colombo's Premadasa Stadium saw few spectators at the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match, despite the local administrators expecting a good turnout. Price reductions failed to attract fans, possibly due to rain predictions and speculation of a venue shift.

ACC decides to keep Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo despite heavy rains. SLC suggested Hambantota as alternate venue due to drought. India meets Pakistan on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium. ACC considered Pallekele and Dambulla, but abandoned due to rains and maintenance.