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Wickramaratne Named SLC Interim Committee Chairman, Mahanama, Sangakkara Included
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Former Member of Parliament and investment banker Eran Wickramaratne has been named as chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) interim committee, established with an aim to run the sport’s governing body following the resignation of president Shammi Silva and his executive committee.
In the interim committee constituted by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, former national captains Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara have been included, so as ex‑opener Sidath Wettimuny. Administrators Thushira Radella, Avanti Colombage, Prakash Schaffter and Upul Kumarapperuma too find themselves in the committee.
The appointments mark a sweeping overhaul at Maitland Place, headquarters of SLC, after Silva and the entire executive committee officially stepped down on Wednesday amid mounting criticism of governance, financial irregularities and a decline in the national men’s team performances in recent times.
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SLC Chief Silva, Executive Committee Members Resign With Immediate Effect
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned with immediate effect, along with the board’s executive committee. The resignations have been formally communicated to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
President Shammi Silva Set To Quit, SLC Braced For A Shake-up: Report
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for yet another change of guard, with long-serving president Shammi Silva expected to step down on Wednesday, clearing the decks for an interim administration to take charge of the game’s affairs, a news report said on Tuesday.
SLC Dedicates Major Club Women's 50-over Tournament To Late Gwen Herat
The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced that its top domestic women’s competition will be renamed to honour the late Gwen Herat. This change recognises her important role in the growth of women’s cricket in the country.
Nuwan Thushara Withdraws IPL NOC Case Against SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) required to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Sri Lanka Government Tells Cricket Board To Quit: Sources
Sri Lanka's government has urged the national cricket board's executive committee to make way for a new administration by this weekend, a board official told AFP on Wednesday.
Skipper Athapaththu's All-round Show Help Sri Lanka-W Level Series Against Bangladesh
Skipper Chamari Athapaththu: Chamari Athapaththu produced a commanding all-round performance to help Sri Lanka level the ODI series against Bangladesh women's in Rajshahi, as the visitors secured a four-wicket win by chasing down 165 in 45.5 overs.
Lanka Premier League 2026 To Be Held From July 10 To Aug 5
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced on Wednesday that the 2026 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 to August 5.
'We've Worked Hard On Muscling Our Batting Under Coach Jamie Siddons,' Says SL Skipper Athapaththu
Sri Lanka Women: Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu has underlined the team’s focus on developing power-hitting under new head coach Jamie Siddons as they departed for Bangladesh on Friday for a crucial three-match ODI and T20 series, which will commence on April 20.
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Sri Lanka Appoints Van Niekerk, Gregory As Bowling And Fielding Coaches
Sri Lanka National Men: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the appointment of Ryan van Niekerk as the new bowling coach and Jordan Gregory as fielding and spin bowling Coach, effective from April 15.
Nuwan Thushara Moves Court Against SLC Over IPL 2026 NOC Denial: Report
News Wire Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has moved the Colombo District Court seeking legal intervention after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) declined to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in the Indian Premier League 2026.
IPL 2026: KKR Keeping Fingers Crossed Over Pathirana Joining Sooner Than Later, Says Watson
Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are awaiting clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for pacer Matheesha Pathirana to join the squad, with assistant coach Shane Watson saying the franchise was hopeful of him arriving ‘sooner rather than later.’
SLC To Hold EGM In April With New Playing Conditions For Domestic Competition As Key Agenda: Report
SLC Secretary Bandula Dissanayake: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on April 6, with a set of resolutions set to be tabled before members for approval, said a report.
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