GENERAL10 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket faces Rs 188 crore loss as ICC pulls women's event rights
Sri Lanka Cricket has lost hosting rights for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, an event estimated at Rs 188 crore in revenue. The International Cricket Council moved it to India, citing government interference and no elected administration there. It runs February 14 to 28, 2027, in Mumbai and Vadodara. Sri Lanka Cricket now loses that money and the home exposure.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Sri Lanka Cricket faces an estimated USD 20 million, or Rs 188 crore, revenue loss after losing hosting rights for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy.
- The ICC cited ongoing government interference and the absence of an elected administration at Sri Lanka Cricket while moving the event to India.
- The six-nation tournament will be held in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28, 2027.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your business handles event contracts, bookings or sponsorships, take note that a governing body's administrative problems can shift a confirmed event at short notice. Read your cancellation and payment clauses carefully before spending on arrangements, and check approvals in writing where you can.
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