Sri Lanka to host ICC first ever annual conference in Asian region

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Sri Lanka Cricket will host the annual conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Colombo from 19-22 July.

The mega cricket conference will bring together over 220 delegates from 108 ICC member countries from across the world, covering regions such as Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia Pacific, and Europe.

The pinnacle gathering of cricket administrators and stakeholders from around the globe, the ICC Annual Conference provides the platform for discussions on the strategic direction of the sport, governance, and the development of cricket worldwide.

This year’s conference, themed “Capitalising on the Olympic Opportunity”, will discuss topics such as “Diversity and Inclusion”, “Environmental sustainability and the sport”, and “Cricket’s triumphant return at LA28”.

“This is a significant occasion for Sri Lanka, and we wish to warmly welcome the delegates from around the world to our beautiful island. We intend to use this conference to contribute to the future of cricket and showcase the beauty and heritage of our country to the world,” said Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva.

The annual conference will consist of a series of key meetings, workshops, and networking sessions, and key decisions will be taken for the benefit of the future of the game.