Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it has provided insurance cover for 350 first-class players and team support staff covering the year 2025/26 Major Club Season.
Issuing a statement, the SLC said that, accordingly, 280 players and 70 team support staff of the 14 premier clubs competing in the 2025/26 season will benefit from this scheme.
The initiative, introduced by the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket under the leadership of President Shammi Silva, ensures that every eligible player and support staff member receives enhanced protection and support during a major club season.
Under this program, each player or support staff member is entitled to personal accident cover and medical cover. A critical illness cover is available for five players from all clubs.
This marks the third consecutive year that SLC has extended this benefit to First-Class Clubs, with 20 players and five support staff members of each club becoming eligible.
During the year 2023, SLC provided insurance cover for 550 players and support staff across 22 premier clubs and 450 players and support staff representing 18 premier clubs in 2024.
“Through these measures, Sri Lanka Cricket aims to provide the best facilities for our first-class cricketers and support staff who are professionally engaged in the game. Offering a high standard of welfare benefits helps us maintain a strong and healthy pool of players at the premier level,” said Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket. (Islandnews)
