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ICC lifts suspension from Sri Lankan Cricket Board
Updated - 14-APR-2024 6:36 IST

ICC lifts suspension from Sri Lankan Cricket Board
ICC Said- Now there is no government interference, ban was imposed 3 months ago
Sri Lanka could win only 2 out of 9 matches in the ODI World Cup. India had defeated Sri Lanka by a huge margin of 302 runs.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the suspension from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC). The council said in its release on Sunday that there is no longer government interference in the board. In such a situation, the board is reinstated with immediate effect.
ICC had suspended the Sri Lankan board during the World Cup in November-2023 after the intervention of the government. Then, due to the disappointing performance in the ODI World Cup, the Sports Ministry there dismissed the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) on 6 November.
While suspending the SLC, the ICC had said that there should be no government interference in the work of any ICC member, but for the last few days the Sri Lankan Board has not been able to work openly. full news
Lost hosting of Under-19 World Cup
Due to this suspension, Sri Lanka had to lose the hosting of the Men's Under-19 World Cup. This tournament is taking place in South Africa. The Lankan team has won both its matches and is playing the third league match against Australia.
Sports Ministry had dismissed the board
After the crushing 302-run defeat by India in the World Cup, the Sri Lankan Sports Ministry had dismissed the entire Sri Lankan Cricket Board. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe's office had said in a statement, 'The country's 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed chairman of the new interim board.'
Ranasinghe had called the Sri Lanka Cricket Board traitor and corrupt and had asked for the resignation of the board members. After which Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan de Silva resigned from his post on 4 November.
Sri Lankan team was all out against India after scoring just 55 runs.
Sri Lanka could win only 2 matches in the World Cup, After finishing runner up in the Asia Cup, the Sri Lankan team came to play the ODI World Cup, but its performance was very disappointing. The team could win only 2 out of 9 matches. The team could only defeat England and Netherlands. It also faced defeats against other Asian teams like Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
FAQ
· Why was the Sri Lankan Cricket Board suspended by the ICC?
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The Sri Lankan Cricket Board was suspended by the ICC due to government interference in its affairs during the ODI World Cup in November 2023.
· What led to the government's intervention in the affairs of the Sri Lankan Cricket Board?
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The Sri Lankan Sports Ministry intervened following Sri Lanka's poor performance in the ODI World Cup, particularly after a significant loss to India by 302 runs