10 Aug 2026 in News, News & Media
The World Cricketers’ Association welcomes the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association, describing it as a landmark development that will strengthen player representation and support the continued professionalisation and growth of cricket in Sri Lanka.
The announcement follows growing positive momentum in Sri Lankan cricket, including the work of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee to modernise and strengthen the domestic game, and marks another important step forward for one of the sport’s most passionate and significant cricketing nations.
Domestic players’ associations play a critical role in ensuring players are consulted, supported and represented as the game continues to evolve globally. They provide a collective voice for players and contribute to stronger leadership, better decision-making and a more sustainable game.
The formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association aligns with global best practice already established across most of the game’s leading nations in cricket and in other sports.
WCA CEO Tom Moffat congratulated the players for taking this important step.
“A strong game and strong player representation go hand in hand. Cricket thrives when players have a genuine voice in its future, and by coming together with a unified voice, the Sri Lankan players have demonstrated a deep commitment to the long-term health, integrity and professional progression of the game,” said Moffat.
“Sri Lanka has always been one of cricket’s great nations. The formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association is another positive step in the continued evolution of the game there, and one that reflects the direction modern professional sport has taken around the world.”
The establishment of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association follows the recent establishment of the US Cricketers’ Association, with the players from 17 of the top 19 cricket countries globally now affiliated to WCA.
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About the World Cricketers’ Association
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