Under-19 Cricket World Cup moved from Sri Lanka to South Africa
Updated On: 21 November, 2023 08:49 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) earlier this month, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs
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President of Sri lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva speaks during a press conference at the Sri Lanka Cricket Board office (Pic: AFP)
Sri Lanka cricket: Sri Lanka has been stripped of the Under-19 World Cup next year, the International Cricket Council said Tuesday, after suspending the island nation`s board over alleged political meddling.
The tournament will now be held in South Africa, the game`s governing body said following a meeting of its board in the Indian city of Ahmedabad. The 16-nation tournament is scheduled to be held from January 13 to February 4. As a result of losing the right to host the competition, Sri Lanka stands to lose a $2.4 million grant from the ICC to develop venues, the local cricket board has claimed.
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