Sri Lanka Cricket has received 2.5 million dollars from the ICC, to help with the costs of hosting the World Twenty20 that begins on September 18th.
The 2.5 million dollars includes a string-free grant of 500 thousand dollars and a loan of 1 million dollars, as well as 1 million dollar advance payment for ticket sales.
The ICC has also guaranteed the SLC an additional 1 million dollars in ticket sales, which will be paid after the tournament ends.
The money will be used to upgrade facilities at the Hambantota, Pallekele and R Premadasa stadiums, where the World Twenty20 matches will be held.
