NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to introduce a new law aimed at curbing meddling by influential figures in the realm of power in response to the recent suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for “political interference.”
A cabinet sub-committee appointed by president Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted recommendations to address the governance issues that led to the ICC’s suspension of SLC.
The sub-committee was formed after the former sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe attempted to establish an interim panel to oversee SLC, a move that violated the ICC’s governance rules for member nations. The suspension prompted the relocation of the Under-19 World Cup to South Africa.
President Wickremesinghe took decisive action by dismissing both Ranasinghe and his successor, Harin Fernando, and reinstated the elected administration led by Shammi Silva.
During the crisis, Wickremesinghe expressed the intention to draft a new sports law to replace the outdated 1973 law, which granted powers to the sports minister to appoint interim committees.
Foreign minister Ali Sabry, heading the cabinet committee, announced that they have reviewed the current composition and structure of SLC to propose comprehensive reforms. The objective is to prevent political interference and enhance the governance structure of the cricket board.
Sri Lanka Cricket, once celebrated for its victory in the 1996 World Cup, has faced numerous challenges due to political interference and the formation of interim committees. The proposed new law aims to address issues such as the voting structure, which has been criticized for facilitating vote-buying.
Additionally, the committee conducted an in-depth analysis of the reasons behind Sri Lanka’s poor standing in international rankings. It identified strategies to revamp the game at school, district, and provincial levels, with the goal of fostering positive changes within the cricketing infrastructure.
The introduction of the new law is anticipated to bring about transparency, accountability, and independence in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket, aligning with international standards set by the ICC.
(With inputs from PTI)
A cabinet sub-committee appointed by president Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted recommendations to address the governance issues that led to the ICC’s suspension of SLC.
The sub-committee was formed after the former sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe attempted to establish an interim panel to oversee SLC, a move that violated the ICC’s governance rules for member nations. The suspension prompted the relocation of the Under-19 World Cup to South Africa.
President Wickremesinghe took decisive action by dismissing both Ranasinghe and his successor, Harin Fernando, and reinstated the elected administration led by Shammi Silva.
During the crisis, Wickremesinghe expressed the intention to draft a new sports law to replace the outdated 1973 law, which granted powers to the sports minister to appoint interim committees.
Foreign minister Ali Sabry, heading the cabinet committee, announced that they have reviewed the current composition and structure of SLC to propose comprehensive reforms. The objective is to prevent political interference and enhance the governance structure of the cricket board.
Sri Lanka Cricket, once celebrated for its victory in the 1996 World Cup, has faced numerous challenges due to political interference and the formation of interim committees. The proposed new law aims to address issues such as the voting structure, which has been criticized for facilitating vote-buying.
Additionally, the committee conducted an in-depth analysis of the reasons behind Sri Lanka’s poor standing in international rankings. It identified strategies to revamp the game at school, district, and provincial levels, with the goal of fostering positive changes within the cricketing infrastructure.
The introduction of the new law is anticipated to bring about transparency, accountability, and independence in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket, aligning with international standards set by the ICC.
(With inputs from PTI)
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