Cricket and Social Media Regulations
The Lanka Premier League has introduced a new rule requiring players to have at least 250,000 social media followers to register. International cricket personalities like Wasim Akram are also sharing experiences related to Sri Lanka.
Apparently, now you need more Instagram followers than cricket skills to play professional cricket. Next up: draft your TikTok highlights instead of batting averages, and hope your dance moves get you a contract faster than your cover drive! 🏏📱
Legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram shared moments from Sri Lanka, trying the island’s iconic stilt fishing tradition. “When in Sri Lanka, do what Sri Lankans do,” Akram wrote, adding that #StiltFishing is “not as easy as it looks.” https://t.co/R0WuW414fP
🚨 NO FOLLOWERS, NO LPL. 🚨 - Players must have 250k+ social media followers to register for the Lanka Premier League 2026. - The rule is included in the criteria for Star and Icon players. #Cricket #SriLanka https://t.co/NH6hv63qX6