Colombo, Nov 8: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in proactive step to uphold the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka on Wednesday formed a new committee for prevention of corruption, malpractices, irregularities, misconduct, and failures safeguarding the autonomy of the institution
“Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is committed to upholding the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. In line with this commitment, SLC has taken a proactive step to invite respected individuals appointed by the Minister of Sports through a recent gazette notification to form an independent committee,” said the statement,” the SLC statement read.
The committee will consist of the following distinguished members: S. I. Imam, Retired Supreme Court Judge, Rohini Marasinghe, Retired Supreme Court Judge, Irangani Perera, Retired High Court Judge
The mandate of this committee, includes the following key responsibilities: Inquiring into and recommending appropriate action in relation to the references contained in the Audit Report dated 11th September 2023, issued by the Auditor.Making recommendations and formulating strategic actions to ensure the prevention of corruption, malpractices, irregularities, misconduct, and failures as referred to in the aforementioned Audit Report.
”Earlier on Monday, Sri Lanka sports minister Roshan Ranasingha sacked the country’s cricket board and appointed an interim committee headed by former cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga to assume control of SLC. (IANS)
