ICC board meeting to decide Sri Lanka and ODI cricket future 2 days after ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final

ICC board suspended Sri Lanka Cricket last week citing government interference in the country’s cricketing body.

The aftermath of Sri Lanka‘s exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has cast a shadow over the nation’s cricketing future, leading to the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to government interference in the SLC. With the upcoming ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad, scheduled just two days after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final, fans would be eagerly anticipate the crucial decisions that will shape the trajectory of Sri Lanka’s cricket.

As the final quarterly ICC meetings of the year draws near, the cricketing world is poised for significant discussions, touching upon pivotal matters such as the revenue distribution model for the upcoming 2024–27 cycle and cricket’s inclusion in the prestigious 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Amidst these broader topics, the unresolved issues, notably Sri Lanka’s suspension, stand out prominently.

Sri Lanka Cricket future to be decided

The heart of discussions would be on the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket during the ICC board meeting. Questions surrounding the conditions of the suspension and its potential repercussions, including Sri Lanka’s hosting status for the Under-19 World Cup, add a layer of complexity to the proceedings. The involvement of Imran Khwaja, the ICC’s deputy chair, who conducted an investigation into potential political interference during a fact-finding mission to Sri Lanka earlier in the year, adds a crucial dimension to the debate.

Two days after the ODI World Cup final, the board will engage in discussions regarding the future of the 50-overs format. A potential push for the revival of the 13-team ODI super league is also on the cards.

As the cricketing community awaits decisions on Sri Lanka’s suspension and the broader future of ODI cricket, the ICC board meeting in Ahmedabad emerges as a pivotal moment for shaping the destiny of international cricket.

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