Sri Lanka Cricket Loses USD 20 Million in Revenue After ICC Relocates Women’s Champions Trophy to India
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) faces an estimated revenue loss of USD 20 million (around ₹188 crore) after the International Cricket Council (ICC) relocated the 2027 ICC Women’s Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India. The tournament, scheduled for February 14–28, 2027, will now be hosted in Mumbai and Vadodara. The ICC cited ongoing government interference and the absence of an elected administration at SLC as reasons for the shift. SLC’s interim committee, appointed by Sri Lanka’s sports minister in April 2026, is currently working on a new constitution to address corruption concerns. This is the second ICC event Sri Lanka has lost since 2024 due to similar issues.
Why it matters
The loss impacts Sri Lanka Cricket’s finances directly, as hosting fees and associated expenditures are critical for the governing body’s operations. For Sri Lanka, this also signals ongoing challenges in maintaining ICC trust and stability in cricket administration, potentially affecting future event hosting opportunities. Indian cricket stakeholders stand to gain from the tournament’s relocation, though the broader implications for Sri Lanka’s cricket infrastructure and governance remain uncer
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