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Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has entered a new phase after an interim committee led by Eran Wickramaratne was appointed to oversee Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), following the resignation of its president and executive leadership.
The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday evening (29) by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage at the Ministry of Sports. The newly formed body, officially named the Sri Lanka Cricket Restructuring Committee, is tasked with stabilizing operations and introducing governance reforms.
New Interim Committee Members
The committee comprises several prominent figures in Sri Lankan cricket and administration:
- Eran Wickramaratne (Chairman)
- Roshan Mahanama
- Kumar Sangakkara
- Thushira Radella
- Sidath Wettimuny
- Ms. Avanthi Colombage
- Prakash Schaffter
- Upul Kumarapperuma
The restructuring follows the resignation of SLC President Shammi Silva and the entire executive committee. The decision came after government intervention aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the board.
In an official statement, SLC confirmed that Silva and all office-bearers had stepped down, with their resignations formally communicated to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the sports ministry.
Silva, who first assumed office in 2019 after succeeding Thilanga Sumathipala, had maintained a strong grip on the organization, securing four consecutive terms, three of which went uncontested.
Authorities have announced that all administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket will temporarily fall under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Officials describe this move as a short-term measure designed to introduce “structural reforms” and restore transparency.
Despite being the country’s richest sporting institution, SLC has faced persistent criticism over alleged corruption and mismanagement, prompting calls for urgent reform.
The administrative overhaul comes at a challenging time for Sri Lanka cricket, following an early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this year—a tournament co-hosted with India.
The newly appointed interim committee is now expected to not only reform governance structures but also help restore confidence in Sri Lanka’s cricketing future.
