SLC constitutional reform gains momentum as former ICC legal chief David Becker is brought in to advise Sri Lanka Cricket.
SLC constitutional reform has taken a significant step forward, with authorities moving to obtain the expertise of David Becker, the former Legal Counsel of the International Cricket Council.
Becker, a well-known South African sports lawyer, is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka in the coming days to advise on the drafting of Sri Lanka Cricket’s proposed new constitution.
David Becker served as the ICC’s Legal Counsel from 2007 to 2012 and is internationally recognized for his experience in cricket governance, commercial agreements, disciplinary procedures, and global sports administration.
Eran’s Committee Targets Election Abuse
The reform process is being led by the SLC Transformation Committee, chaired by former banker and politician Eran Wickramaratne.
The committee’s main objective is to introduce a cleaner and more transparent governance model for Sri Lanka Cricket.
The proposed structure is expected to reduce vote-buying, strategic election manipulation, and improper administrative influence within cricket administration.
By using Becker’s international legal and governance experience, cricket authorities hope the new constitution will align with ICC regulations and recognized global best practices in sports governance.
ICC Concerns Over Political Influence
The International Cricket Council has repeatedly emphasized that national cricket boards must remain free from political interference.
The ICC position is that member boards should function as independent, accountable, and properly governed institutions.
For that reason, the proposed constitution is expected to play a critical role in securing the long-term stability of cricket administration in Sri Lanka.
What Happens Next
Once the draft constitution is completed, Sri Lanka Cricket plans to submit it at the same time to the ICC and Sri Lanka’s Legal Draftsman’s Department for review and approval.
After that process, the document is expected to be presented to Parliament for approval under local legal procedures, together with any necessary amendments.
Why Reform Before Elections Matters
Passing the new constitution is now viewed as a mandatory step before the next Sri Lanka Cricket elections are held.
Although the ICC has repeatedly called for SLC elections to be conducted early, cricket authorities have maintained that the next administration should be appointed only after the new governance framework and constitutional reforms are finalized.
Amid repeated administrative failures, the key question now is whether this constitutional intervention, supported by international legal expertise, can finally steer Sri Lanka’s cricket administration towards a more stable and accountable future.
