Sri Lanka's Government Steps In to Oversee Cricket Board Amid Reform Push

The Sri Lankan government has announced it will temporarily take over the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) until necessary reforms are implemented. The decision, made public on Monday, aims to address governance issues within the country's cricket governing body. A government statement confirmed that a special commissioner will be appointed to oversee SLC's day-to-day operations, ensuring transparency and accountability. The move comes amid ongoing concerns over mismanagement and alleged corruption, with officials emphasizing that the intervention is a temporary measure to restore integrity in the sport.