Jay Shah Called to Stabilize Sri Lanka Cricket After World Cup Setback

Sri Lanka’s national cricket team is in big trouble after a poor performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. Fans are upset, former players are criticizing the system, and the cricket board is under strong pressure from the government. The situation has become so tense that it forced the Sri Lankan government to step in and take control of the situation. The authorities believe that there is an urgent need to take action to rebuild the national team and restore pride in Sri Lankan cricket.

Jay Shah Called in as Sri Lanka Cricket Hits Crisis

Sri Lankan media report that Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has asked ICC chairman Jay Shah to step in and help stabilize their cricket system and improve the game. Sri Lanka’s sports minister revealed that serious discussions are already happening with Jay Shah and the ICC regarding the administrative matters of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Even the Sri Lankan president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is also directly involved in talks with the ICC.

The government is thinking about setting up a temporary committee or an official to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). They have also made a special plan to improve Sri Lankan cricket and help the team start winning again. Some parts of this plan have already started being implemented. The Sports Minister has made it clear that the government will personally oversee these reforms.

They think the future of cricket is too important to leave in uncertain hands. Right now, their main goal is to fix the system, make the administration stronger, and help the game succeed again. The sports minister said there’s no need to ban the SLC, they just want cricket to run smoothly while big changes are made.