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Sri Lanka Loses USD 20M Hosting Rights

9 Sep

Summary

Sri Lanka faces USD 20 million revenue loss from lost hosting rights.
The ICC Champions Trophy moved from Sri Lanka to India.
Government interference cited as reason for the decision.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will incur an estimated revenue loss of USD 20 million after being stripped of hosting rights for the 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy. The tournament, originally slated for February 14-28, 2027, has been relocated to India, with matches set to take place in Mumbai and Vadodara.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) withdrew the event from Sri Lanka, citing persistent government interference and the lack of an elected body within SLC. This decision follows the appointment of an interim committee by the sports minister in April 2026, after the resignation of the previously elected administration.

The loss of the Champions Trophy marks the second ICC event Sri Lanka has lost since 2024 due to similar governmental reasons. The interim committee is currently working on a new constitution to address corruption issues within the local governing body.

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