The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the Sri Lanka Cricket Draft Bill in the Government Gazette before submitting it to Parliament for approval, following clearance from the Attorney General.
The decision marks a further step in the government’s efforts to restructure Sri Lanka Cricket and introduce a new legal framework for the administration of the sport.
According to the Cabinet decision issued on September 22, approval was initially granted on June 8, 2026, to prepare legislation for restructuring Sri Lanka Cricket.
The Legal Draftsman has since formulated the Bill, which provides legal provisions for the establishment, governance, control, regulation, promotion, development and administration of Sri Lanka Cricket.
The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen good governance, integrity, transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and equal opportunities within the sport.
It also aims to safeguard the welfare of all participants and protect cricket from corruption and other malpractice.
The Cabinet approved a proposal submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to publish the draft legislation in the Government Gazette and subsequently forward it to Parliament for approval.
The development follows an announcement by the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee on September 21 that it had completed drafting a new constitution and submitted it to the government.
The Bill has not yet been enacted and will require parliamentary approval before becoming law. (Newswire)
