Colombo, April 29 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned from his post with immediate effect, the board confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday.

According to the SLC media release, the entire leadership structure of the board, including office bearers and members of the Executive Committee, has also stepped down as part of the decision.

"The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, has tendered his resignation from the post, effective today. Along with him, the office bearers and members of the Executive Committee of the SLC have also submitted their resignations," the statement said.

The resignations have been formally communicated to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Yo...