Sri Lanka cricket captain Dasun Shanaka has pleaded with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to lift the country's suspension, which has been in place since July 2022.
The suspension was imposed due to government interference in the administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The ICC has said that the suspension will remain in place until SLC is able to demonstrate that it is free from government interference and is able to operate autonomously.
Shanaka has said that the suspension is having a devastating impact on Sri Lankan cricket. He has said that the country's players are unable to compete in international tournaments and that the sport is suffering as a result.
Shanaka has also said that the suspension is damaging the country's reputation. He has said that other countries are reluctant to play Sri Lanka because of the uncertainty surrounding the country's cricket administration.
Shanaka has called on the ICC to lift the suspension so that Sri Lankan cricket can start to recover. He has said that the players are committed to working with the ICC to ensure that SLC is run in a transparent and accountable manner.
It is unclear when the ICC will lift the suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket. The ICC has said that it will continue to monitor the situation and that the suspension will be lifted once SLC is able to demonstrate that it is free from government interference and is able to operate autonomously.
