As per reports, the accident occurred when the vehicle carrying Thirimanne crashed head-on with a lorry traveling in the opposite direction.
Harin Fernando’s decision paves the way for the ICC to end its sanctions on the board for failing to prevent ‘government interference’ in its administration of the game.
ICC said in a statement its Board “determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a 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.”
Currently, Pakistan have 8 points and are scheduled to clash with England on Sunday.
Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal quashed the decision and restored the expelled officials.
This marked the return of Ranatunga, who also headed a similar interim committee in 2008, at the helm of affairs of Sri Lankan cricket.
Following the massive defeat against India, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has asked for an ‘urgent and comprehensive explanation’ from the entire coaching staff and selectors.
India will be looking to make it 7 wins and becoming the first team to reach the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023.
In light of the permutations and combinations, as the World Cup reaches the home stretch with 14 matches still to be played, Rohit Sharma's team gets its first chance to secure the last-four berth on Thursday
The Lankans also benefitted from some sharp work in the field, which included two run outs.
Chamika Karunaratne will replace Shanaka in the Sri Lankan squad. The Event Technical Committee of the tournament has given the green light for Karunaratne.
"India and Sri Lanka are embarking on a new chapter in diplomatic and economic relations. The Ferry service brings alive all historical and cultural connections," he said in his virtual video address on the occasion.
Sri Lankan batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have tested positive for Covid-19.
Sri Lanka amassed a big total of 355/6, with the top four of Pathum Nissanka (57), Dimuth Karunaratne (52), Sadeera Samarawickrama (73) and top-scorer Kusal Mendis (78) being the main contributors.
Left with no option after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan backed out of their proposed 'Hybrid Model', hosts Pakistan may pull out of the Asia Cup in September.
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