A wave of controversy surrounds the appointment of a new interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as its Chairman, Arjuna Ranatunga, visited the SLC headquarters today to conduct his first meeting.

The Sports Minister appointed this committee, but the move has been met with resistance from President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who claimed he was not informed of the decision. This disagreement has created tension, and the matter is set to be further discussed during today's Cabinet meeting.

The appointment of the interim committee, led by World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga, took place under the authority of the Sports Minister, based on the Sports Law No 25 of 1973. The committee consists of seven members, including retired Supreme Court judges and legal experts.

However, President Wickremesinghe's assertion of being uninformed about the appointment has stirred controversy and added an element of uncertainty to the situation. The matter will be a key point of discussion during the upcoming Cabinet meeting, which will likely determine the way forward for Sri Lanka Cricket's administration.