In a surprising turn of events, the Sports Ministry Secretary has reportedly been summoned to the Presidential Secretariat to provide an explanation regarding the appointment of an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket.

The move has triggered a potential divide between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Sports Minister, Roshan Ranasinghe, following the President's claim that he was not informed about Ranasinghe's decision to appoint a new Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket.

This development occurred shortly after the appointment of a new Interim Committee, headed by cricket legend Arjuna Ranathunga, which resulted in the suspension of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. The names of the committee members were officially gazetted by the Sports Ministry, adding to the controversy.

The situation has escalated to the extent that it is expected to be discussed during the Cabinet meeting scheduled for later today, underlining the significance of this matter in Sri Lanka's political landscape.

The appointment of an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket has been a topic of significant public interest, with the hope that it will bring about positive changes and address the challenges facing the nation's cricket administration. However, the unexpected dispute between the President and the Sports Minister has cast a shadow over the process and raised questions about the decision-making and communication within the government.