Faizer Mustapha, Sri Lanka Sports Minister and person of the month, is all set to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) In Dubai Today, as he has took Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) under his Control.
“Minister of Sports Faiszer Musthapa PC, Competent Authority of the SLC, Mr. Kamal Pathmasiri and Mr. Ashley De Silva; CEO of the SLC will hold a meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday (06th June, 2018) to brief the governing body of cricket regarding the recent developments that took place in the SLC administration.
The meeting will be held with the ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar and during the meeting Hon. Minister is also expected to brief him on how Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is intending to carry out its future activities” the SLC Media release stated on Tuesday.
However, things are not that much simple!
According to sources, Mustapha Is not that much willing to either Appoint an interim committee or Conduct election any time soon.
The hassle-arranged meeting with the ICC also gives same kind of impression.
“It’s hilarious. Sports Minister took over SLC only on June 1st and they have already in Dubai on June 6 to meet ICC” A top SLC Official told Cricket Age.
According to sources, In both the situations (Delaying of the Election and Not appointing an interim committee) it Will help only former president Thilanga Sumathipala.
If there will be no interim committee, then Sumathipala can directly control the SLC from his Borella House. And, he also won’t prefer election anytime soon, as there is a court case going on against him.
Another surprising thing is that what prompted Mustapha to meet ICC. According to worldwide Sports governing bodies structure, Organisations like IOC, FIFA Doesn’t allows government influence and Interference.
So, How Mustapha went to Dubai to meet ICC? Was SLC Incompetent CEO Ashley De Silva for the ideal person to brief the ICC About the current status?
In his candid interview with Ada Derena prior to his departure, Mustapha Said that he welcomes any kind of debate, constructive criticism and Questions from all the quarters! So, these are serious questions!
And, outcome of ICC Meeting will give an clear indication whether he is serious to clean Sri Lanka Cricket?
