[Sri Lanka] - ICC lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket - Sports Minister

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin
immediate effect, on the grounds that the governing body 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.Following a meeting of the ICC Board on 21 November, it was decided that Sri Lanka could continue to compete
internationally both in bilateral cricket and ICC despite their suspension for breaching its obligations as a member in particular the
the ICC said in a statement.As a result of the suspension, Sri Lanka was also replaced by South Africa as hosts for the 15th edition of the