Along with the President, bearers and members of the Executive Committee of the SLC have also submitted their resignations in a sudden development. Why they have decided to step down from their respective roles, it is not mentioned in the press release.
It is informed that the decision has been formally communicated to His Excellency, the President, and the Honorable Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports of the government.
It’s Official ?The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, has tendered his resignation from thepost, effective today. #sportspavilionlk #danushkaaravinda #SLC pic.twitter.com/ithJMdofHU
— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) April 29, 2026
Why do the officials step down from their respective positions?
“This decision has been formally communicated to His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Honorable Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage,” it continued.
According to media reports, it is understood that to deal with the crisis, the government is now likely to appoint an interim committee.
A new governing body is yet to be appointed
The resignation of Silva marked the end of a long-standing regime. Shammi Silva took over the role back in 2019, replacing Thilanga Sumathipala, who was also alleged of corruption. Silva remained at the helm of the cricket governing body of Sri Lanka, winning four consecutive elections, three of which were uncontested.
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