Major shake-up at Sri Lanka Cricket as Ministry takes over
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2026-04-30 05:58 UTC+10:00
Section: Sports
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Sport, Sri Lanka
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Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has accepted the resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, with immediate effect. Under the powers vested in him by Sections 31 and 34 of the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973, the Minister has temporarily brought all administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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