Shammi Silva (L) at a press conference in 2023

Shammi Silva (L) at a press conference in 2023

 Ishara S. KODIKARA

Sri Lanka's government took control of the island's cricket board on Wednesday, saying it was a temporary measure designed to pave the way for "structural reforms".

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country's wealthiest sporting body but has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement.

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