Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) president, Shammi Silva, has resigned from his position, effective immediately. The SLC has also announced that its executive committee members have tendered their resignations in conjunction with Silva’s departure. According to sources, Silva and the executive committee members have informed the Minister of Sports, Sujith Senanayake, of their decisions.
In a separate development, the interim administration will take over the responsibilities of the SLC. Media outlets in Sri Lanka have reported that banker Ernest Wickramaratne is a strong contender to take over the duties of the SLC.
In other news, Pakistan’s cricket team has had a successful season in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In a thrilling match against Islamabad United, star batsman Babar Azam scored 103 runs, including four sixes and 12 fours. The match was a crucial one for Peshawar Zalmi, which advanced to its fifth consecutive PSL final.
Meanwhile, the Asian Beach Games in China’s city of Sanya have seen impressive performances by Pakistan’s wrestlers, securing two medals. Anas Butt and Asadullah reached the final round. In the PSL match, Peshawar Zalmi scored 221 runs in 20 overs, with Babar Azam scoring 103 runs in an impressive innings.
In a separate announcement, the government has extended the subsidy for motorcyclists, public, and goods transportation for a month. According to a statement, the subsidy has been extended to facilitate the people.
In a significant development, the Minister of Interior has stated that new phases are being formed in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz after the end of the war. Since the start of the war on February 28, changes have been observed in the region, and a new phase of political and security stability is emerging. According to sources, the Interior Ministry officials have reported that 20 Pakistani prisoners have been repatriated in the past year under the prisoner exchange program.
In a statement, the officials stated that a ban on gas connections will be imposed on both domestic and commercial users. In a press conference in Karachi, the officials stated that they have not had regular contact with the Maghribi government since April 21.
The audit report reveals that 317 federal and 33 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government employees have withdrawn money from the Zakat fund. The report also mentions that six Punjab, five Sindh, and three Balochistan government employees have been included in the list of Zakat fund withdrawers.
