Former cricket officials challenge SLC governance reforms in court

Prominent former cricket officials have mounted a legal challenge to sweeping governance reforms proposed for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), with the Supreme Court commencing hearings on objections to the organization's new constitution. The resistance centers on provisions that would eliminate voting rights currently held by District Cricket Associations, a move that would fundamentally reshape the sport's administrative structure on the island. The proposed constitutional amendments represent a significant departure from the existing framework that has granted regional cricket bodies direct representation in SLC decision-making for decades. Critics of the reforms argue that removing District Association voting rights would concentrate power among a smaller group of officials and undermine the grassroots involvement that has traditionally characterized Sri Lankan cricket administration. The court proceedings are expected to continue as both reform advocates and opposition voices present their cases on the future direction of the country's cricket governance.