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ICC moves men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. The world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference. The SLC and the country's sports ministry have been at loggerheads for some time now.
ICC moves men's U19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The ICC Board on Tuesday shifted the next year's men's Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. SLC and the Sports Ministry have been at loggerheads for some time. The government has accused SLC officials of being involved in corruption and mismanagement.
ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. The move comes 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference. The SLC and the country's sports ministry have been at loggerheads for some time now.
ICC Allows Suspended Sri Lanka To Compete Internationally; Withdraws U19 World Cup 2024![img](/img/external-link.svg)
ICC Allows Suspended Sri Lanka To Compete Internationally; Withdraws U19 World Cup 2024 These decisions were taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, which met on Tuesday and confirmed the terms of the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)
Sri Lanka free to compete internationally but U-19...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka free to compete internationally but U-19 World Cup moved to South Africa. Sri Lanka's membership of the ICC was suspended with immediate effect for government interference. SLC's board was dismissed and replaced with an interim committee.
ICC shifts Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 South Africa from Sri Lanka | Mint![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was suspended for breaching its obligations as a member. ICC said that the country's cricket board failed to manage its affairs autonomously and without government interference. Sri Lanka can continue to compete internationally both in bilateral cricket and ICC events.
ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC. He had appointed an interim committee after sacking the governing body following the national team's disastrous World Cup campaign. The ICC then suspended SLC with immediate effect for government interference.
ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Roshan Ranasinghe slams Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC. Sports Minister calls it a "big betrayal of the country" ICC suspended SLC with immediate effect for government interference. Shammi Silva also obtained a court order suspending the interim committee.
What led ICC to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket? | Explained![img](/img/external-link.svg)
International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over government interference. SLC is the second full ICC member to be suspended in recent times after Zimbabwe in 2019.
What led ICC to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket? | Explained![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the International Cricket Council has been suspended for government interference. SLC is the second full ICC member to be suspended in recent times after Zimbabwe in 2019 for similar reasons. Currently, there are no cricket matches scheduled for Sri Lanka at least for a month.
Sri Lanka cricket board files defamation case against sports minister![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka cricket board files defamation case worth 2.4 billion SL rupees against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe. SLC president, vice president and treasurer jointly filed a defamation lawsuit in the District Court of Colombo.
SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka Cricket has filed a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe. The board is seeking damages amounting to 2.4 billion rupees. There has been a lot of bad blood between SLC, which is currently suspended by the ICC, and the minister.
Sri Lanka cricket board files defamation case against sports minister![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka cricket board files defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe. SLC president, vice president and treasurer seek damages amounting to 2.4 billion rupees. Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC for "serious breach of obligations as member"
ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership over political interference![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The International Cricket Council has suspended Sri Lanka’s membership with immediate effect, citing government interference in its administration. Earlier this week, the ministry of sport sacked the national board – Sri Lanka Cricket – over the team's poor performances at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe called SLC ‘traitorous and corrupt’
Hope ICC suspending SLC doesn't affect our schedule: Mendis![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Kusal Mendis hopes ICC's suspension of nation's cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been in turmoil ever since the Mendis-led team exited the World Cup, losing seven of the nine matches they played in India. The 2024 men's U19 World Cup will commence in the island nation on January 13.
Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension: Sports Minister![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership with immediate effect on Friday. Sri Lanka's Ministry of Sport moved to dismiss the SLC board and replace it with an interim committee. But the country's Court of Appeal has put that move on hold.
Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension: Sports Minister![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country. Sri Lanka's Ministry of Sport moved to dismiss the SLC board and replace it with an interim committee. But the country's Court of Appeal has put that move on hold.
Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sri Lanka will appeal its suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC), sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe said on Saturday. ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country. Sri Lanka's ministry of sport moved to dismiss the SLC board and replace it with an interim committee in the wake of the country's poor World Cup performance.
Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension - sports minister![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership with immediate effect on Friday. Sri Lanka's ministry of sport moved to dismiss the SLC board and replace it with an interim committee. But the country's Court of Appeal has put that move on hold.
ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership over political interference![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The International Cricket Council has suspended Sri Lanka’s membership with immediate effect, citing government interference in its administration. Earlier this week, the ministry of sport sacked the national board – Sri Lanka Cricket – over the team's poor performances at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe called SLC ‘traitorous and corrupt’