In a significant move towards overhauling the administration of national sports, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the proposed Sri Lanka Cricket Draft Bill in the Government Gazette, clearing the way for its formal submission to Parliament.
Key Highlights
- Cabinet gives green light to gazette the Sri Lanka Cricket Draft Bill following clearance from the Attorney General.
- The legislation seeks to establish a robust legal framework to ensure good governance, integrity, and transparency in cricket administration.
- Key provisions focus on participant welfare and anti-corruption measures to safeguard the sport from malpractice.
- The bill builds on the September 21 completion of a new draft constitution by the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee.
The decision, based on a proposal submitted by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, marks a crucial milestone in the government’s long-term plan to restructure Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Following clearance from the Attorney General, the Legal Draftsman finalized the bill to regulate, promote, and administer the sport across the country.
According to official statements, the new legislative framework aims to strengthen accountability, promote inclusiveness, and guarantee equal opportunities within the sport’s governing structure. Importantly, the bill introduces stringent measures designed to protect participants’ welfare and shield the game from corruption and other unethical practices.
This legislative progression follows an announcement by the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee that it had finalized a new constitution for the sports body. While Cabinet approval moves the process forward, the bill must still be published in the Gazette and successfully pass through Parliament before becoming law.