In a significant turn of events, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has been granted a reprieve from its recent suspension, following the dissolution of the board by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe due to corruption allegations last month. The decision to lift the ban, which was imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), comes under the tenure of the new Sports Minister, Harin Fernando.
Revocation of Sri Lanka Cricket Board Suspension Upheld by Sports Ministry
In a significant turn of events, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has been granted a reprieve from its recent suspension, following the dissolution of the board by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe due to corruption allegations last month. The decision to lift the ban, which was imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), comes under the tenure of the new Sports Minister, Harin Fernando.
Minister Fernando took to social media to announce the rescission of the suspension, revealing, "To overturn the ICC-imposed ban, I have officially signed a gazette to reverse the decision of the interim committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board." This move marks a significant step towards reinstating normalcy within Sri Lankan cricket.
Additionally, Minister Fernando expressed his desire to gain insights into the ICC's "review" of the audit report pertaining to corruption allegations during the T20 World Cup held in Australia last year. This indicates a commitment to addressing and understanding the issues that led to the ban in the first place.
The initial suspension of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board had sparked controversy and upheaval within the cricketing community in Sri Lanka. In response to the decision made by the former Sports Minister Ranasinghe, the country's president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, promptly dismissed him from the cabinet within a few days.
The recent development, with the revocation of the suspension, signifies a step towards the restoration of stability and governance within Sri Lanka Cricket. As the sports community eagerly awaits further details regarding the ICC's review, the reinstatement of the board is expected to have a positive impact on the country's cricketing landscape.
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