SLC increase its funds for development

Sri Lanka Cricket has made a valuable contribution towards the development of domestic cricket in the country by donating funds, cricketing material and other additional expenditure amounting to over Rs. 5million for a player per season.

In fact the SLC has played a pivotal role in working together with the clubs to nurture, develop and foster the game of cricket in Sri Lanka. During the past few months, the number of cricketers contracted stands at a healthy 78, with an increase of 53 newly contracted cricketers.

The financial disbursements consist of player's fees per player on a match by match basis, match venue fees on a daily basis. The disbursements are made for League and limited over games.

In addition the SLC provides equipments and support services such as cricket balls, clothing for players for One day games, provision of Umpires, Referees and Coaches fees.

Since the SLC have reverted back to 'Kookabura' balls for practices and matches this year, the Board has spent a sum of over Rs. 13 Million more than the previous year. The amount of funds disbursed to coaches as fees during the tournament period extends to well over Rs. 7 Million.

SLC have also introduced the concept of a 'Player of the Month' during the tournament for 'League' and limited over games separately to provide an opportunity for the players to be more competitive.