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Jay Shah Reaffirms Commitment To Sri Lanka Cricket After Meeting Sri Lanka's President
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara: ICC chairman Jay Shah met Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday and discussed the current state of cricket in the island nation, with a focus on expanding opportunities for emerging players, strengthening grassroots and youth development programmes, and using the sport as a catalyst for social impact and economic growth.
In a post on social media, Shah described the meeting as a privilege and highlighted Sri Lanka's enduring contribution to world cricket.
"It was a privilege to meet His Excellency President @anuradisanayake today and discuss the current status of cricket in Sri Lanka. Our discussions focused on increasing opportunities for emerging players, supporting grassroots and youth development programmes, and leveraging cricket as a vehicle for social impact and economic growth. Read More...
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