The Court of Appeal has requested clarification from the Inland Revenue Department on whether recent amendments to tax legislation could resolve a dispute over the taxation of national cricket players.

The Court of Appeal has intervened in an ongoing tax dispute affecting Sri Lanka's national cricket team, requesting that the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) provide details on potential legislative solutions. A bench led by Court of Appeal President Justice Rohana Abeysooriya and Justice Priyantha Fernando heard the matter and sought specific information regarding recently enacted amendments to the Inland Revenue Act.

The dispute centers on the IRD's decision to impose taxes on members of the Sri Lankan national cricket team, a move that has prompted legal challenges. The court's request for clarification suggests that modifications to tax law may offer a pathway to resolving the disagreement between the players and revenue authorities.

The Court of Appeal has scheduled a ruling on the matter for August 31, signaling that a decision on the substantive issues is expected within the coming weeks. The court's focus on legislative amendments indicates that the resolution may depend on how recent changes to taxation rules apply to the specific circumstances of national sports personnel.