- The SLC is likely to have a new constitution adopted by Parliament by the end of 2026. Currently, the SLC’s voting rights have been suspended by the ICC board, which considers the transformation committee to be government interference in cricket. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The trend continued in Ce Town. Nathan Lyon and Aiden Markram reacted differently to the wicket of Marques Ackerman, South Africa South vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 Temba Bavuma, Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Simon Harmer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Azmatullah Omarzai are among the winners in the latest ICC rankings updates. Marco Jansen had a five for in 58 balls, or a wicket slightly less every two overs, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marques Ackerman missed the hundred, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 The left-armer said he didn’t feel at his best during the series, but when he watched the footage, he felt like he had thought about it too much. Mitchell Starc’s late bounce kept the contest tied, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, 27th October 2026. Yastika Bhatia crosses cover point, England v India, 1st Women’s T20I, Chelmsford, 28th May 2026. Pratika Rawal scored her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 Laura Wolvaardt scored 65 from 37 balls, Ireland vs South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches, Loughborough, June 6, 2026 Musheer showed his growing all-round skills and hunger to make bigger contributions as he put Mumbai in a strong position. Musheer Khan struck twice on day two, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 2, BKC, Mumbai, October 27, 2026 Cricket is still not a popular sport in north-east India and while much has improved, there is still a long way to go before it can compete on equal terms with the established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025 Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19. 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in the Ranji Trophy is a semi-final pearance in the 2016-17 season and they are eager to change as Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 133 seven overs in the first game, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Abhishek Sharma returns a hundred from 35 balls, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Statistical highlights of a record-breaking night for Abhishek Sharma and India in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gloves Batting Rating, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 The Indian batsman also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution as they won their T20I series against New Zealand. Zealand Abhishek Sharma throws the ball across the pitch, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The 36-year-old bowler, playing his first series for India since November 2022, has taken one wicket in three matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Ban vs WI 1st Test – Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy put Bangladesh ahead after Jomel Warrican’s double. Bangladesh lost the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto to Jomel Warrican in the second session but have since added 81 runs for the fourth wicket. Shadman Islam cuts off the back foot, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 1, October 28, 2026. He analyzes the game ridiculously and knows what to do when: West Indies spinner talks to us about what is hpening in his bowling game. Jomel Warrican bowls in training a day before the match, West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Providence, August 14, 2024 “It didn’t.” “As of this morning, the injured finger has shown sufficient improvement,” said Bangladesh team physiotherist Bayjedul Islam Khan. Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 – Dilshan Madushanka beats Pakistan by 110 points to ensure SL’s place in the final. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Fakhar Zaman with a short ball, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026. SLC Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne at a press conference, Colombo, July 28, 2026. Sri Lanka Cricket will have a new constitution SLC Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne expects the plan to be in place by the end of the year Parliament is proved.
- If the legislative process goes smoothly, regular elections in Sri Lanka Cricket could resume in the early months of 2027, paving the way for the SLC to regain its position as a fully functioning member of the ICC.
- Currently, SLC’s voting rights have been suspended by the ICC board, which felt that the transformation committee amounted to government interference in the sport of cricket.
The SLC is likely to have a new constitution adopted by Parliament by the end of 2026. Currently, the SLC’s voting rights have been suspended by the ICC board, which considers the transformation committee to be government interference in cricket. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The trend continued in Ce Town. Nathan Lyon and Aiden Markram reacted differently to the wicket of Marques Ackerman, South Africa South vs Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 Temba Bavuma, Scott Boland, Harry Brook, Simon Harmer, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Azmatullah Omarzai are among the winners in the latest ICC rankings updates. Marco Jansen had a five for in 58 balls, or a wicket slightly less every two overs, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026 Marques Ackerman missed the hundred, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, October 27, 2026 The left-armer said he didn’t feel at his best during the series, but when he watched the footage, he felt like he had thought about it too much. Mitchell Starc’s late bounce kept the contest tied, South Africa v Australia, 3rd Test, Ce Town, Day 1, 27th October 2026. Yastika Bhatia crosses cover point, England v India, 1st Women’s T20I, Chelmsford, 28th May 2026. Pratika Rawal scored her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 Laura Wolvaardt scored 65 from 37 balls, Ireland vs South Africa, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches, Loughborough, June 6, 2026 Musheer showed his growing all-round skills and hunger to make bigger contributions as he put Mumbai in a strong position. Musheer Khan struck twice on day two, Mumbai vs Haryana, Ranji Trophy, Day 2, BKC, Mumbai, October 27, 2026 Cricket is still not a popular sport in north-east India and while much has improved, there is still a long way to go before it can compete on equal terms with the established states. Techi Neri celebrates his hundred, Bihar vs Arunachal Pradesh, Patna, Day 3, Ranji Trophy, October 17, 2025 Railways batsman Ravi Singh, who was part of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is gearing up to make his mark in the Ranji Trophy. Ravi Singh arrives at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2026, Kolkata, ril 19. 2026 Jharkhand’s best performance in the Ranji Trophy is a semi-final pearance in the 2016-17 season and they are eager to change as Jharkhand players and staff come together after handing Nagaland an innings defeat, Jharkhand vs Nagaland, Day 4, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, November 4, 2025. Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 133 seven overs in the first game, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Abhishek Sharma returns a hundred from 35 balls, New Zealand v India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 Statistical highlights of a record-breaking night for Abhishek Sharma and India in the third T20I against New Zealand in Wellington Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Gloves Batting Rating, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026 The Indian batsman also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s contribution as they won their T20I series against New Zealand. Zealand Abhishek Sharma throws the ball across the pitch, New Zealand vs India, 3rd T20I, Wellington, October 27, 2026. The 36-year-old bowler, playing his first series for India since November 2022, has taken one wicket in three matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar scored 0 for 49 on his return to India, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 Ban vs WI 1st Test – Shadman Islam and Towhid Hridoy put Bangladesh ahead after Jomel Warrican’s double. Bangladesh lost the wicket of Najmul Hossain Shanto to Jomel Warrican in the second session but have since added 81 runs for the fourth wicket. Shadman Islam cuts off the back foot, Bangladesh vs West Indies, 1st Test, Dhaka, Day 1, October 28, 2026. He analyzes the game ridiculously and knows what to do when: West Indies spinner talks to us about what is hpening in his bowling game. Jomel Warrican bowls in training a day before the match, West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Providence, August 14, 2024 “It didn’t.” “As of this morning, the injured finger has shown sufficient improvement,” said Bangladesh team physiotherist Bayjedul Islam Khan. Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 – Dilshan Madushanka beats Pakistan by 110 points to ensure SL’s place in the final. Dilshan Madushanka dismisses Fakhar Zaman with a short ball, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI Tri-Series, Lahore, October 27, 2026. SLC Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne at a press conference, Colombo, July 28, 2026. Sri Lanka Cricket will have a new constitution SLC Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne expects the plan to be in place by the end of the year Parliament is proved.
If the legislative process goes smoothly, regular elections in Sri Lanka Cricket could resume in the early months of 2027, paving the way for the SLC to regain its position as a fully functioning member of the ICC. Currently, SLC’s voting rights have been suspended by the ICC board, which felt that the transformation committee amounted to government interference in the sport of cricket. Sri Lanka was also stripped of the right to host the Women’s Champions Trophy next year following the setting up of the transformation committee.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Bill, in its current form, makes significant changes to the existing SLC Constitution and mandates a 14-member board, half of whom are elected by the SLC Membership Committee and the other half pointed as independent directors. At least two independent directors must be women. Crucially, the bill also aims to create a substantive separation between the SLC and the government, which can only be achieved through a parliamentary process.
Currently, SLC operates within the boundaries of the Sri Lanka Sports Act 1973 and is subordinate to the government in many of its processes. However, this bill expressly removes the SLC from the entities subject to this Sports Law and effectively replaces this law. “We believe the process should be completed within about a month,” Wickramaratne said.
Wickramaratne has been a member of the country’s cabinet for ten years. “It also depends on the parliamentary calendar. But this year we will definitely see the new constitution becoming the law of Sri Lanka cricket. » The bill was introduced in parliament at the end of September and passed its first reading.
This is currently the country’s Supreme Court, which has been hearing petitions from the public for the past eight days. “Since the bill has been presented, any citizen can challenge it in court for two weeks,” Wickramaratne said. “That has also been concluded.
Petitions and suggestions have been submitted on this issue. The Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling and findings this week. And then it will be tabled in Parliament the following week.
“When you present a bill, sometimes the question arises as to whether it is compatible with the Constitution of Sri Lanka or not. There are times when the Justice will assert that this bill needs to be passed by more than a simple majority, where they may also call for a referendum as part of moving this bill forward. If it turns out that further changes are necessary, we will view this as a positive.
All this is not for personal reasons but because we believe it will benefit cricket and the country. “As the current government itself emphasized to the Transformation Committee, the bill should proceed relatively smoothly until its second and third readings in Parliament. The government currently has a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. “Thereafter, three weeks after its submission, debate in Parliament can be called for second reading [of the bill] and a vote can take place,” Wickramaratne said.
“After that, it will take several weeks for [the law] to be implemented because elected officials have to go through a process. There are sharp officers who also have to follow a process. It will be several weeks before the SLC constitution comes into force. » If the bill is passed in its current form, the SLC will be significantly more independent from the government and will redesign its internal voting and operational processes.
Currently, SLC’s voting rights have been suspended by the ICC board, which felt that the transformation committee amounted to government interference in the sport of cricket. Eran Wickramaratne, Chairman of the SLC’s Transformation Committee, during a press conference, Colombo, July 28, 2026. Currently, the SLC’s voting rights have been suspended by the ICC Board, which viewed the Transformation Committee as government interference in the sport of cricket. that the transformation committee amounts to government interference in cricket
