Former SLC Chairman Thulanga Sumathipala has been formally banned from engaging in activities pertaining to the cricket administration in Sri Lanka.

This has been done in accordance with a Gazette notification issued by Sports Minister Harin Fernando banning those who have interests in betting business from entering sports administration in Sri Lanka.

A detailed report describing Sumathipala's interests in the betting businesses has been submitted to the ICC, informed sources said.

The current SLC management is handled by Sumathipala's allies who consolidated their position at the last SLC election.