The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports.

Following the decision, all administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket have been temporarily brought under the purview of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with effect from today, the Ministry said in a statement.

The move has been made under powers vested in the Minister in accordance with Sections 31 and 34 of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.

The Ministry stated that a new committee will be appointed shortly to address ongoing issues within Sri Lanka’s cricket administration and to implement structural reforms aimed at strengthening governance of the sport.