Sports Minister Informs Appeal Court that SLC Interim Committee Dissolved; Await Appeal Court Decision on Shammi Silva's Petition

December 13, 2023

Sports Minister Harin Fernando has informed the Appeal Court that he has officially revoked the gazette notification appointing the Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), effectively dissolving the committee. The Minister's announcement comes as part of broader efforts to address the ongoing challenges within the cricketing body.

The Appeal Court is set to make a crucial decision on whether to accept the petition filed by the SLC President, and the announcement is scheduled for Friday, December 15. The President's petition is likely to shed light on the legal aspects surrounding the dissolution of the Interim Committee and any subsequent implications.

Minister Fernando, in taking this step, expressed his commitment to working closely with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to lift the ban on Sri Lanka. The dissolution of the Interim Committee is seen as a significant move to bring stability and proper governance back to Sri Lanka Cricket.