'Sri Lanka Cricket is being ruined by Jay Shah,' accuses ex-Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga accused BCCI Sеcrеtary and Asian Crickеt Council (ACC) chief Jay Shah of ruining Sri Lanka Cricket (SCL).

'Because of the connection between SLC officials and Jay Shah they are under the impression that they can trample and control SLC,' Ranatunga was quoted by Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror.

'Jay Shah is running Sri Lanka Cricket. SLC is being ruined because of pressure from Jay Shah. One man in India is ruining Sri Lankan cricket,' said Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup winning captain.

'He is only powerful because of his father, who is India’s home Minister,' Ranatunga concluded.

Earlier, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended its full-member Sri Lanka after observing government interference in the national board following a tumultuous week.

The Sri Lankan parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution, calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it.