Sport · Sri Lanka Bureau
Cricket body proposes cuts to Major Tier 'A' club structure
Sri Lanka's Cricket Transformation Committee has recommended a reduction in the number of Major Tier 'A' clubs, signalling potential restructuring of domestic cricket competition.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Cricket Transformation Committee has put forward proposals to streamline the domestic cricket landscape by reducing the number of Major Tier 'A' franchises competing in Sri Lanka's cricket system.
The recommendation forms part of broader reforms being considered to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of domestic cricket competitions. Restructuring the tier system could impact player development pathways and the structure of regional cricket in the island nation.
The proposal has not yet been formally ratified and is expected to undergo further deliberation among cricket stakeholders and administrative bodies. Such changes to domestic competition formats typically require consultation with affiliated clubs and provincial cricket boards before implementation.
The move reflects ongoing efforts by cricket authorities to modernise Sri Lanka's domestic structure and ensure sustainable development of the sport at grassroots and professional levels. The committee's recommendations are anticipated to be reviewed in forthcoming meetings of relevant governing bodies.