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ICC Leadership Engages President Dissanayake on Sri Lanka Cricket Reforms

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Jay Shah met President Dissanayake on June 19 for SLC reforms.
ICC questions SLC interim committee, deeming it contrary to rules.
Discussions covered governance, elections, and global cricket impact.

International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah recently met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo to discuss the future governance of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). This high-level meeting, held on June 19, 2026, focused on the ongoing interim administrative arrangement and the path forward for the sport's management in the country. Chairman Shah's visit follows an earlier engagement on May 17, 2026, where ICC representatives Imran Khwaja and Devajit Saikia also held discussions with the President and SLC officials. These meetings underscore the ICC's continued focus on structural reforms and governance improvements within Sri Lankan cricket administration.

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Update #3\u00b7 Jun 19 · 3:02 PM

ICC Chairman Jay Shah, accompanied by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, met with members of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee to discuss the ongoing governance reform process, including strengthening governance structures, constitutional reforms, and preparations for the return of administration to an elected body. Following his meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Shah posted on X, calling it a privilege and praising Sri Lanka's historical place in cricket, its contributions to global cricket development, and discussing opportunities for emerging players.

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 19 · 1:51 PM

ICC Chairman Jay Shah met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Office in Colombo today, June 19. Discussions focused on the appointment of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee, which the ICC reportedly views as contrary to its rules. Shah is also expected to meet other key stakeholders during his visit.

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