ICC Suspends Sri Lanka's Membership Over Government Interference

Suspension follows poor World Cup performance and corruption allegations; Sports Minister to appeal decision

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka's membership due to government interference in the country's cricket administration.
The suspension follows Sri Lanka's poor performance in the World Cup, where they won only two out of nine games, and allegations of corruption within the cricket board.
Sri Lanka's Sports Minister, Roshan Ranasinghe, has announced plans to appeal the ICC's decision, claiming the suspension is illegal and against the ICC's own rules.
The ICC's decision came after Ranasinghe attempted to replace the existing cricket board with a government-appointed interim committee, a move that was later blocked by Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal.
While the specific sanctions attached to the suspension are yet to be determined, it is possible that Sri Lanka's cricket operations could continue, but their voting rights at the ICC could be revoked.