Court restores sacked Sri Lanka Cricket board
Colombo: The Court of Appeal on Tuesday restored the Sri Lanka Cricket board administration, a day after it was dismissed by the government following the national team's heavy defeat to hosts India in the ongoing World Cup.
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Monday appointed an interim seven-member committee headed by former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga following a public outcry after Sri Lanka's 302-run loss to India in Mumbai on November 2.
But, the Court of Appeal here suspended for 14 days the notification issued by Ranasinghe after Silva approached it for relief.
Officials of the Silva administration said the court order tantamounted to the SLC being restored and they would resume operations as usual.
Ranatunga visited the SLC headquarters on Monday to take over the administration.
The sacking of SLC was discussed at the cabinet meeting held here on Monday. President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a cabinet sub committee headed by foreign minister Ali Sabry to probe the dispute over the SLC administration.
Ranatunga, who earlier headed the National Sports Council appointed by Ranasinghe, has been questioning the Silva administration.
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NASA delays Sunita Williams' return to Earth again amid Boeing starliner spacecraft issues
Washington DC: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' return to Earth has been postponed again due to ongoing technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The spacecraft has been experiencing problems, including helium leaks and malfunctioning thrusters, which are essential for a safe re-entry.
Despite initial assurances, Williams' return has been delayed twice, with no new date announced yet. She and her fellow astronaut, Butch Wilmore, are currently safe on the International Space Station (ISS) along with seven other crew members.
The delay has sparked concerns and controversy, with 20 whistleblowers alleging that NASA and Boeing ignored their warnings about the spacecraft's technical issues. Boeing has faced similar allegations regarding its other aircraft, raising questions about the reliability of its products.
NASA has emphasized that the spacecraft is ready for an emergency return if needed and is taking its time to ensure a safe return. The agency is assessing future return opportunities, pending a planned spacewalk on July 2.
