ICC Chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia met with Sri Lanka Cricket's leadership in Colombo on Friday (June 19), where discussions centred around the ongoing governance transition process within the Sri Lanka's cricket administration.

According to a media release issued by Sri Lanka Cricket, the meeting focused on the current state of cricket administration in the country and the progress made by the committee overseeing governance reforms. SLC briefed Shah and Saikia on the measures undertaken to strengthen governance structures and the constitutional and administrative reforms aimed at ensuring long-term stability within the board.

The Sri Lankan board also shared indicative timelines for the completion of the reform process and the restoration of governance through a duly elected administration in line with the applicable legal and constitutional framework. The ICC delegation was updated on milestones achieved so far and the steps being taken to ensure a smooth and transparent transition.

Shah welcomed the update and reiterated the ICC's commitment to supporting member boards in promoting good governance, transparency and the growth of the game. "Sri Lanka Cricket expressed its appreciation to Mr. Shah and Mr. Saikia for taking the time to visit Colombo and engage in a constructive dialogue on the future direction of cricket administration in Sri Lanka," the release stated.

The discussions also touched upon cricket development initiatives, bilateral cooperation and strengthening ties between Sri Lanka Cricket, the ICC and the BCCI.