Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports.

Following the decision, all administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket have been temporarily brought under the purview of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, effective today, the Sports Ministry said in a statement.

The decision has been taken under the powers vested in the Minister in accordance with Sections 31 and 34 of the Sports Act No. 25 of 1973.

The Ministry stated that a new committee will be appointed shortly to address the ongoing issues within Sri Lanka's cricket administration and to implement structural reforms aimed at improving the gover...