Sri Lanka Cricket governance overhaul set as new Bill gazetted

The Sri Lanka Cricket Bill was published in a Gazette supplement dated September 25, marking a significant step toward restructuring the country's cricket governance. The proposed legislation would establish Sri Lanka Cricket as a statutory body corporate, consolidating regulatory, promotional and developmental functions under a unified framework.

Under the new structure, the body corporate would hold responsibility for regulating cricket activities across the nation while overseeing the sport's growth and promotion. The Bill represents an effort to modernize institutional arrangements governing Sri Lanka's cricket administration.

The gazettal of the Bill initiates the parliamentary legislative process, allowing for public and legislative scrutiny before formal enactment. Officials have not yet announced a timeline for parliamentary debate or implementation of the new framework.

The governance restructuring comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional oversight of Sri Lanka's sporting bodies and ensure effective management of the country's premier sporting pursuit.