Five key points form Sri Lanka Cricket press briefing on ICC suspension
1. **Responsibility on Sports Minister:** Sri Lanka Cricket asserts that Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe must bear responsibility for the ICC suspension, claiming that warnings were given by ICC officials over several months.
2. **Denial of Corruption Allegations:** SLC President Shammi Silva denies corruption allegations and challenges the Sports Minister to take legal action if there is evidence, emphasizing the need for proof before making accusations.
3. **Threat to U-19 World Cup:** The suspension poses a threat to the upcoming U-19 World Cup scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, potentially leading to significant income loss for the country and Sri Lanka Cricket.
4. **Willingness to Resolve Issues:** Despite the challenges, Shammi Silva expresses a willingness to engage with the ICC to address the problems, contingent on assurance from the President that there won’t be political interference.
5. **Life Threat Accusation:** Responding to life threat accusations from the Sports Minister, SLC President attributes such threats to politicians with underworld connections, distancing cricket administrators from such allegations. SLC’s acting secretary extends an invitation to the Minister to collaborate and overcome past issues for the country’s benefit.