New constitution puts SLC under greater public scrutiny
by Rex Clementine President’s Counsel Dinal Phillips has defended a key provision in the proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket that allows one of the appointed members, rather than an elected representative, to serve as Chairman of the Board. There have been concerns that a former cricketer will not be able to be appointed […]
The proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket has been unveiled, aiming to increase public scrutiny over the governing body's operations. President's Counsel Dinal Phillips defended a provision that allows an appointed member, rather than an elected representative, to serve as Chairman of the Board. This move seeks to ensure greater independence within the organization, considering the cricket board's significant financial resources of approximately Rs.
16 billion. The new constitution, once approved by Parliament and deemed consistent with national laws by the Supreme Court, will render SLC accountable to the public. Phillips, a prominent figure in cricket circles, emphasized the need for expertise in accounting, legal, marketing, and IT sectors to manage the cricket board effectively.
The CEO will handle business operations, while the Board of Directors will execute policies. Phillips, alongside legal expert Upul Kumaraperuma, played a pivotal role in drafting the proposed constitution. Both Phillips and SLC chief Eran Wickramaratne addressed concerns over the national team's performance, acknowledging the challenges and the need for time to improve.
Despite recent setbacks, including a 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series against England and an inconsistent ODI campaign, both remain optimistic about the future of Sri Lankan cricket.
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