<p>A day after Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe dissolved the Sri Lankan Cricket Board, expelling everyone over charges of widespread corruption within the governing body, Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal quashed Ranasinghe’s actions by restoring dismissed officials pending a full hearing.</p>

<p>Following a shocking 302-run loss to India in the World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede in Mumbai, there was an outcry by the fans outside of the board in Colombo, for which even police personnel were deployed. Upset over corrupt functioning for years, Ranasinghe sacked the entire board on Monday, appointing an interim committee headed by former CWC-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga.</p>

<p>After restoring the expelled members, the board’s president, Shammi Silva, challenged Ranasinghe’s action. Per the board members, Silva will resume his role backed by the court’s orders that prevent the now-quashed interim committee from operating.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The restoring of the board is for two weeks when the court will hear the case again," confirmed a court official.</p>

<p>Besides, the government has formed a cabinet committee to address ‘outstanding issues’ within the Sri Lankan cricket board.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Ranatunga, Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning skipper, had pledged to reform the board and rebuild the low-on-confidence Sri Lankan Team from scratch.</p>

<p>Arjuna expressed his strong desire to work on the Sri Lankan cricket board's image, which he described as ‘the most corrupt institution in the country.</p>

<h2>Sri Lanka exit World Cup 2023</h2>

<p>After going down in a tight, controversy-hit match against Bangladesh the other night, the former winners became the third team after Bangladesh and England to exit the ongoing campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka scored 279 in 49.3 overs, with Angelo Mathews’ first-ever timed-out dismissal hogging all the limelight. The first-of-its-kind dismissal mode made headlines all over, with experts, pundits and everyone putting out their opinions on social media.</p>

<p>The match officials, however, after the game, cleared their stance on what made them take this call.</p>

<p><strong>You can watch the video here –</strong></p>

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<p>Najmul Shanto led Bangladesh’s chase with a stunning 90, while&nbsp;captain Shakib al Hasan finally came good with the bat, scoring 82 off 65 balls. Though Sri Lanka tried pulling the momentum their way with late wickets, the Tigers crossed the line with three wickets in hand.</p>


A day after Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe dissolved the Sri Lankan Cricket Board, expelling everyone over charges of widespread corruption within the governing body, Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal quashed Ranasinghe’s actions by restoring dismissed officials pending a full hearing.

A day after Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe dissolved the Sri Lankan Cricket Board, expelling everyone over charges of widespread corruption within the governing body, Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal quashed Ranasinghe’s actions by restoring dismissed officials pending a full hearing. Following a shocking 302-run loss to India in the World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede in Mumbai, there was an outcry by the fans outside of the board in Colombo, for which even police personnel were deployed. Upset over corrupt functioning for years, Ranasinghe sacked the entire board on Monday, appointing an interim committee headed by former CWC-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga. After restoring the expelled members, the board’s president, Shammi Silva, challenged Ranasinghe’s action. Per the board members, Silva will resume his role backed by the court’s orders that prevent the now-quashed interim committee from operating. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup: Angelo Mathews defends team's decision to not shake hands with Ban after timed out controversy "The restoring of the board is for two weeks when the court will hear the case again," confirmed a court official. Besides, the government has formed a cabinet committee to address ‘outstanding issues’ within the Sri Lankan cricket board. Meanwhile, Ranatunga, Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning skipper, had pledged to reform the board and rebuild the low-on-confidence Sri Lankan Team from scratch. Arjuna expressed his strong desire to work on the Sri Lankan cricket board's image, which he described as ‘the most corrupt institution in the country. Sri Lanka exit World Cup 2023 After going down in a tight, controversy-hit match against Bangladesh the other night, the former winners became the third team after Bangladesh and England to exit the ongoing campaign. After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka scored 279 in 49.3 overs, with Angelo Mathews’ first-ever timed-out dismissal hogging all the limelight. The first-of-its-kind dismissal mode made headlines all over, with experts, pundits and everyone putting out their opinions on social media. The match officials, however, after the game, cleared their stance on what made them take this call. You can watch the video here – View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Najmul Shanto led Bangladesh’s chase with a stunning 90, while captain Shakib al Hasan finally came good with the bat, scoring 82 off 65 balls. Though Sri Lanka tried pulling the momentum their way with late wickets, the Tigers crossed the line with three wickets in hand.

Expelled Sri Lanka cricket board officials are back after court quashes Sports Minister's latest actions

<p>Ahead of Monday’s World Cup 2023 fixture in Delhi between two Asian giants, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe suspended the Cricket Board over allegations of widespread corruption within the board and the team’s dismal show in the ongoing tournament. Ranasinghe appointed a seven-member interim committee to run operations and handpicked CWC-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga as the head. The committee would include a former Supreme Court judge and an ex-board president.</p>

<p>The developments unfolded after the resignation of the SLC board’s second-highest officer, Secretary Mohan de Silva, on Sunday.</p>

<p>After a humiliating loss&nbsp;to India by 302 runs at the Wankhede in Mumbai, there was a public outcry in Sri Lanka on Saturday, with the ministry deploying police personnel to curb protests outside of the cricket board office in Colombo.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-i-dont-taky-my-fielding-for-granted-i-never-relax-jadeja-after-eden-heroics-against-proteas-655623">World Cup - I don't take my fielding for granted, I never relax: Jadeja after Eden heroics against Proteas</a></strong></p>

<p>Upset over the functioning of the board and the team's performance on the field, Ranasinghe publicly expressed his displeasure, accusing board members of lacking morality and ethical right to remain in office. The Sports Minister also labelled the officials as ‘traitorous and corrupt’.</p>

<p>Ranasinghe also wrote to the full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), seeking support and understanding, considering ICC’s regulations against political interference in cricket.</p>

<p>"Sri Lanka Cricket has been besieged with complaints of player disciplinary issues, management corruption, financial misconduct, and match-fixing allegations," Ranasinghe stated in the letters, which were released to Sri Lankan media.</p>

<p>Upon getting elected as the new head of the interim seven-member committee, Arjuna Ranatunga will oversee day-to-day activities unless a new panel is formed.</p>

<p>Earlier, Prasanna Ranatunga, Arjuna’s brother, had previously stated in the parliament that the 1996 World Cup win was a ‘curse for our cricket.’ He attributed the infusion of money into their cricket board after the win as a major factor that attracted individuals with intentions to engage in corrupt practices.</p>

<h2>Sri Lanka staring at a World Cup exit&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Having won just two out of seven contested matches in World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka find themselves in the bottom half of the points table with a possible exit even if they win their remaining two games.</p>

<p>A shocking Asia Cup repeat display against India at the Wankhede stunned the cricket world and the Sri Lankan fans, who were seeking respite after going through the nightmare in Colombo a few weeks ago.</p>


Ahead of Monday’s World Cup 2023 fixture in Delhi between two Asian giants, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe suspended the Cricket Board over allegations of widespread corruption within the board and the team’s dismal show in the ongoing tournament.

Ahead of Monday’s World Cup 2023 fixture in Delhi between two Asian giants, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe suspended the Cricket Board over allegations of widespread corruption within the board and the team’s dismal show in the ongoing tournament. Ranasinghe appointed a seven-member interim committee to run operations and handpicked CWC-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga as the head. The committee would include a former Supreme Court judge and an ex-board president. The developments unfolded after the resignation of the SLC board’s second-highest officer, Secretary Mohan de Silva, on Sunday. After a humiliating loss to India by 302 runs at the Wankhede in Mumbai, there was a public outcry in Sri Lanka on Saturday, with the ministry deploying police personnel to curb protests outside of the cricket board office in Colombo. ALSO READ: World Cup - I don't take my fielding for granted, I never relax: Jadeja after Eden heroics against Proteas Upset over the functioning of the board and the team's performance on the field, Ranasinghe publicly expressed his displeasure, accusing board members of lacking morality and ethical right to remain in office. The Sports Minister also labelled the officials as ‘traitorous and corrupt’. Ranasinghe also wrote to the full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), seeking support and understanding, considering ICC’s regulations against political interference in cricket. "Sri Lanka Cricket has been besieged with complaints of player disciplinary issues, management corruption, financial misconduct, and match-fixing allegations," Ranasinghe stated in the letters, which were released to Sri Lankan media. Upon getting elected as the new head of the interim seven-member committee, Arjuna Ranatunga will oversee day-to-day activities unless a new panel is formed. Earlier, Prasanna Ranatunga, Arjuna’s brother, had previously stated in the parliament that the 1996 World Cup win was a ‘curse for our cricket.’ He attributed the infusion of money into their cricket board after the win as a major factor that attracted individuals with intentions to engage in corrupt practices. Sri Lanka staring at a World Cup exit Having won just two out of seven contested matches in World Cup 2023, Sri Lanka find themselves in the bottom half of the points table with a possible exit even if they win their remaining two games. A shocking Asia Cup repeat display against India at the Wankhede stunned the cricket world and the Sri Lankan fans, who were seeking respite after going through the nightmare in Colombo a few weeks ago.

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Expelled Sri Lanka cricket board officials are back after court quashes Sports Minister's latest actions

SL veteran to chair interim committee after ministry suspends cricket board over dismal World Cup show