Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is reportedly facing a significant financial challenge following the recent change in administration at Maitland Place, combined with the absence of major home series and uncertainty over future revenues.
According to reports, the Cricket Transformation Committee (CTC), which took charge after the previous Shammi Silva-led administration was replaced in April, has introduced cost-cutting measures affecting domestic cricket. Funding for women’s cricket at several major clubs has reportedly been reduced from LKR 5 million to LKR 3 million, while allocations for men’s domestic teams may also be cut from LKR 55 million to LKR 45 million.
Sources also claim that delays in payments to several SLC vendors have added to concerns over the board’s financial position.
The situation could become more challenging with India’s upcoming tour expected to feature only two Test matches and no additional T20Is, limiting the revenue that SLC typically generates from hosting one of cricket’s most commercially valuable teams.
While these developments have been widely discussed, Sri Lanka Cricket has not officially commented on the reported funding cuts or its current financial position.
