ICC Shifts Men’s U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has taken a decisive step by relocating the upcoming men's Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa.

• This decision follows the ICC's provisional suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), prompted by concerns over government interference in the administration of cricket in the island nation.
• The initiative to bring attention to the government's interference in cricket operations within the country was first taken by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
• The ongoing discord between SLC and the Sports Ministry has been marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement against SLC officials.

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Published date : 23 Nov 2023 04:01PM