Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman, Jay Shah, says it was a privilege to fulfill President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and talk about the present standing of cricket in Sri Lanka.
Shah made the remarks in a publish shared on his official X account following his assembly with the President.
Within the publish, he famous that Sri Lanka holds a particular place in cricket historical past and recommended the nation’s continued contribution to the worldwide growth of the game, in addition to its function in internet hosting worldwide tournaments.
In accordance with Shah, discussions targeted on increasing alternatives for rising gamers, supporting grassroots and youth growth programmes, and leveraging cricket as a car for social affect and financial progress.
The ICC Chairman additional acknowledged that he seems to be ahead to working intently with all stakeholders to strengthen the sport and create new alternatives for future generations.
He additionally expressed appreciation for the assist prolonged by President Dissanayake in direction of the expansion and growth of cricket.
The notice he shared on X is as follows:
“It was a privilege to fulfill His Excellency President @anuradisanayake at the moment and talk about the present standing of cricket in Sri Lanka. Our discussions targeted on growing alternatives for rising gamers, supporting grassroots and youth growth programmes, and leveraging cricket as a car for social affect and financial progress. We additionally exchanged views on the function Sri Lanka continues to play in internet hosting main worldwide occasions and contributing to the worldwide growth of our sport. Sri Lanka holds a particular place within the historical past of cricket, and I stay up for working intently with all stakeholders to additional strengthen the sport and create new alternatives for future generations. My honest because of His Excellency for his time and unwavering assist for cricket.”
It was a privilege to fulfill His Excellency President @anuradisanayake at the moment and talk about the present standing of cricket in Sri Lanka. Our discussions targeted on growing alternatives for rising gamers, supporting grassroots and youth growth programmes, and leveraging… pic.twitter.com/9Zk5oQcGX5— Jay Shah (@JayShah) June 19, 2026
