ICC chairman Jay Shah meets Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in a meeting on Friday, where they discuss the current state of cricket in Sri Lanka. All reports describe the talks as focused on how to strengthen and grow the sport in the country.
According to details shared in a social media post cited by Free Press Journal, Jay Shah and the president discuss expanding opportunities for emerging players, alongside support for grassroots and youth development programmes. The discussion also covers the role cricket can play in broader social impact and economic growth. The meeting includes exchanging views on Sri Lanka’s involvement in hosting major international cricket events and its contribution to the global development of the sport.
NDTV and Times of India similarly report that Shah reaffirms commitment to cricket and discusses growth in the island nation during the meeting. Across outlets, the central theme is cricket development, particularly youth pathways and increasing player opportunities, while acknowledging Sri Lanka’s ongoing engagement with international cricket.
