Yahoo Sports reports: ICC chairman Jay Shah met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday to discuss the future of cricket in the country, with talks centred on grassroots development, youth programmes and creating more opportunities for young players. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Shah said the discussions focused on strengthening cricket's foundation in Sri Lanka and exploring how the sport can contribute to wider social and economic development.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 20, 2026 12:13 PM
ICC chief Jay Shah meets Sri Lanka President Dissanayake, discusses growth of cricket in Island nation
ICC chairman Jay Shah met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday to discuss the future of cricket in the country, with talks centred on grassroots development, youth programmes and creating more opportunities for young players. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Shah said the discussions focused on strengthening cricket's foundation in Sri Lanka and exploring how the sport can contribute to wider social and economic development.
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