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Sri Lanka Sports Minister sacks SLC

By Gaurav Tripathi

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Cricket board sacked

Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the national cricket board following their humiliating defeat against India in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

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Ranatunga to lead 

Ex-skipper Arjuna Ranatunga was named chairman of a new interim board, which includes a retired supreme court judge and a former board president.

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Ranasinghe demanded resignation

The decision came after secretary Mohan de Silva resigned and Ranasinghe demanded the entire board's resignation. 

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Ranasinghe writes to ICC 

Ranasinghe sought support from the International Cricket Council (ICC), citing player disciplinary issues, management corruption, financial misconduct, and match-fixing allegations.

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Champions Trophy goal

Sri Lanka, struggling with injuries and poor performance, now aim for a top-eight finish to qualify for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

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