The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that almost all provisions of the proposed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reform Bill are constitutional, a decision reported by MDW Live Sri Lanka on Sunday that paves the way for significant changes to the country's cricket administration. Only two clauses were found to require amendments.

According to MDW Live Sri Lanka, if those two clauses are corrected at the Committee stage, Parliament can pass the Bill with a simple majority; otherwise it will need a two-thirds majority to be passed. The legislation would establish a new statutory body, Sri Lanka Cricket, governed by a 14-member board made up of seven independent professionals and seven representatives elected by member clubs and provincial associations. At least two women must be among the independent directors, with the chairperson selected from that group.S2

The Bill also introduces stronger oversight through audits by the Auditor General and a Compliance Officer, and would place cricket under a separate legal framework outside the Sports Law of 1973. The reforms are aimed at addressing governance problems, boosting accountability and reducing administrative and political interference in the sport.S2

Six petitions had challenged the legislation, including one filed by former Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala, while several former cricketers have backed the reforms.S2