ICC Board lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket
Colombo: The ICC Board Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect.
SLC was suspended in November for being in serious breach of its obligations as an ICC member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. The Board have been monitoring the situation since the suspension and are now satisfied that SLC are no longer in breach of membership obligations. Sports Minister Harin Fernando tweeted about the lifting of suspension. He said an official statement would follow soon.
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka in November last year citing political interference when Fernando's predecessor Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the incumbent Shammi Silva administration and appointed an interim committee headed by the former captain Arjuna Ranatunga.
The court later reinstated Silva and Ranasinghe himself was fired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The suspension meant Sri Lanka losing the right to host the ongoing U-19 World Cup.
ICC CEO Geoff Allardice visited Colombo early this month and met both Wickremesinghe and Fernando.
The government said it was working on a new sports act which would not allow political interference in sports administration.
The ban imposed by the ICC on Sri Lanka Cricket in November 2023 has been lifted.https://t.co/qDPp8I2CM6
— ICC (@ICC) January 28, 2024
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Bengaluru: Sheikh Latif assumes charge as CEO of State Waqf Board
Bengaluru: Sheikh Latif assumed charge as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Karnataka State Waqf Board.
Board Chairman Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali Al-Hussaini welcomed the new CEO and expressed confidence that his administrative experience would strengthen the Board’s functioning.
He said priority would be given to the protection, development and proper supervision of Waqf properties across the state. The Board also aims to expand its service-oriented activities through transparent and effective governance while implementing community welfare programmes.
Speaking after assuming office, Sheikh Latif said he would discharge his responsibilities with honesty and dedication. He emphasised that safeguarding Waqf properties and protecting public interest would remain his priority, adding that efforts would be made to enhance administrative efficiency, accountability and transparency within the Board.
A senior KAS officer, Sheikh Latif has served in various government departments, including the Minorities Department.
His appointment was welcomed by Board members and community leaders.
