Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has claimed that the government may be considering changes to the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket in a bid to gain public popularity ahead of May Day.
Speaking to the media, Marikkar said reports suggest the President may remove the current Sri Lanka Cricket administration and appoint a new board as a “popular decision” before May 1.
He alleged that the government was concerned about turnout for May Day rallies, claiming the SJB would stage the largest rally this year.
Marikkar said the SJB would limit its May Day activities to a rally due to the Poya holiday falling on the same day, and would not hold parades or other celebrations.
Responding to questions on reports that former SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne could be given a role in a new interim cricket administration, Marikkar said he had seen the media reports but had no confirmed information.
He added that Wickramaratne had played cricket during his school days, but said he could not verify whether the reports were true or false.
Several local media outlets have recently reported that the government is considering changes to the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket and has held discussions with cricket officials locally and internationally.
In March, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage publicly stated that discussions were underway with the International Cricket Council regarding the matter. (Newswire)