SLC welcomes Supreme Court determination on Cricket Bill as major milestone for reforms

November 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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By Newswire Editorial

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has welcomed the Supreme Court’s determination on the Sri Lanka Cricket Bill, describing it as a significant milestone towards introducing far-reaching reforms in the governance and administration of cricket in the country.

In a statement, SLC said the determination marks one of the most important reform initiatives in the history of Sri Lanka Cricket.

The Supreme Court’s determination on the Bill was communicated to the Speaker of Parliament, who informed the House of the decision during today’s (13) parliamentary session.

According to the determination, two clauses of the Bill require amendments to ensure consistency with the relevant provisions of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court has determined that once the necessary amendments are made, the two clauses would no longer be inconsistent with the Constitution and could be passed by a simple majority in Parliament.

The court has further determined that none of the other provisions of the Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution.

SLC expressed confidence that the determination would pave the way for meaningful reforms aimed at strengthening the governance and administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. (Newswire)