Domestic cricket

How was the structure of domestic cricket till two years ago?

The lowest point in Sri Lankan domestic cricket is 'school cricket'. School cricket is divided on many levels, such as under-13, 15, 17 and 19. At each level there are two teams of each school ('A' and 'B'). According to the performance of the players, they are selected in the 'A' and 'B' teams. 'A' team is considered better than Team 'B'. The coaches sent by the board to the players of these teams are trained. School tournaments are organized at the level of each age group. Each player is given grade according to the performance.

The last team of any school is under-19 which is considered to be the most important because after this the next stage starts professional cricket.

Each state selects the state level team from its under-19 school tournament. This team takes part in state level tournaments across the country. Based on the performance of the players in these tournaments at the state level, they are selected for Sri Lanka Under-19 team. Players are also selected for all the cricket clubs of the country from state level teams. Sri Lankan first class cricket begins at the club level. Clubs in Sri Lanka are divided into two levels ('A' and 'B') according to quality. Among these 'A' tier clubs have been given the status of First Class Cricket. From these clubs, players are selected for the national team of Sri Lanka.