By The Pulseline News Desk
The Government is preparing to introduce a new legal framework for the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka, with the Cabinet approving the publication of a proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Bill aimed at strengthening governance, transparency and accountability within the sport.
The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 8, 2026, paving the way for the proposed legislation to be published in the Government Gazette before being presented to Parliament.
The Bill, prepared by the Legal Draftsman, is designed to establish a formal statutory framework governing the structure, powers and functions of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Under the proposed law, SLC would be given responsibility for governing, controlling, regulating, promoting, developing and administering cricket in the country.
The move comes as the Government seeks to place the administration of the country’s most prominent sport on a stronger legal and institutional footing, with the proposed framework placing particular emphasis on good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability.
According to the Cabinet decision, the legislation also seeks to ensure greater inclusion and equal opportunities for individuals involved in cricket, while introducing provisions aimed at protecting the welfare of participants.
Another key component of the proposed Bill is the protection of cricket from corruption and other improper practices. The legislation is intended to create safeguards that would support integrity in the administration and development of the sport.
The Bill has already received clearance from the Attorney General, according to the Cabinet decision.
Following Cabinet approval, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports has been authorized to publish the proposed legislation in the Government Gazette. The Bill will then be presented to Parliament for consideration and approval.
If enacted, the legislation would represent a significant change in the legal basis on which cricket is administered in Sri Lanka, potentially bringing the sport’s governing structure, decision-making processes and responsibilities under a clearly defined statutory framework.
The proposed law also places the future development of cricket within a broader governance framework, linking the administration of the sport with principles of accountability, transparency and participant welfare.
The next stage will therefore be the publication of the Bill and its consideration by Parliament, where its provisions will determine the extent of the proposed changes to the country’s cricket administration.
For Sri Lankan cricket, the legislation could mark an important institutional shift: from a system governed primarily through existing organizational structures to one operating under a dedicated legal framework defining how the sport is governed, regulated and developed.
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