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Sri Lanka Cricket reduces voting clubs in constitutional change

Sri Lanka Cricket reduces voting clubs in constitutional change

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 20, 2024, 19:35 IST

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Sri Lanka Cricket has revamped its voting system, reducing the number of voting clubs from 147 to 60 to combat vote manipulation and buying. The new structure links voting rights to the level of cricket played by each club, with each entity receiving one vote.

Sri Lanka Cricket reduces voting clubs in constitutional change

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NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday significantly restructured its voting system with the number of voting clubs decreased from 147 to 60.
The decision was made during an extraordinary general meeting.
The change aims to tackle issues of vote manipulation and buying by influential businessmen. They are allegedly trying to gain control of Sri Lanka's wealthiest sporting body.
Past incidents of misconduct include a 1998 annual general meeting (AGM). A physical altercation involving presidential security personnel was reported.

"The new voting structure ensures that voting rights are determined solely based on the level of cricket played by each member club with all qualified clubs and associations being entitled to only one vote," stated a release.
Alleged wrongdoings at AGMs have previously prompted government intervention. The sports minister has dissolved the administration and appointed interim committees in the past.
One such committee resulted in an International Cricket Council (ICC) suspension for SLC. This cost Sri Lanka the hosting rights for the Under-19 World Cup.
The tournament was moved to South Africa earlier this year.
The restructuring of the voting system seeks to create a more transparent and equitable process for SLC governance.

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