Pakistan, April 30 -- The Sri Lankan government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday and appointed a nine-member interim administration to carry out "structural reforms". Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body, but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

World governing body International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka for two months in 2023-2024, citing political interference in the running of the national board. "All administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket will be temporarily brought under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, effective today," the ministry said.

Shortly afterwards, the ministry appointed former investment banker and opposit...