What is the existing structure:There are 26 cricket clubs currently having the first-class cricket status. (See boxed details to compare Sri Lanka’s number of first-class clubs with those of the other Test-playing countries)What are the 26 first-class clubs at present in Sri Lanka:1. Sri Lanka Cricket’s main justification:By expanding the number of first-class clubs, a lot of players can get first-class qualification for their own career benefit. Then, by the year 2024, the number of first-class clubs in Sri Lanka is expected to come down to 15. How do players qualify for NSL:Upon their performances in the Major Clubs League and Major Clubs Limited-over Tournament.

Source: The Nation August 29, 2021 20:48 UTC