ICC chief Jay Shah meets Sri Lanka President Dissanayake about cricket growth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
ICC chairman Jay Shah met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on June 20 to discuss the future of cricket in Sri Lanka. The talks focused on grassroots development, youth programs, and increasing opportunities for young players. Shah emphasized enhancing cricket’s foundation and its role in social and economic development. Both parties explored Sri Lanka's potential to host major international tournaments and its contribution to cricket's global growth. Shah plans to collaborate closely with stakeholders to strengthen the game further.
- •Shah and Dissanayake discussed grassroots and youth development programs.
- •The meeting took place on June 20, 2026.
- •Shah aims to create opportunities for emerging players.
- •Sri Lanka's role in hosting international tournaments was also addressed.
- •Shah assumed ICC leadership in December 2024.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — 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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