Sri Lanka Cricket set to host ICC Annual Conference from July 19 to 22

Colombo will host the Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council from July 19 to 22. Following its 2023 annual conference in Durban, the ICC is scheduled to assemble in Colombo for the impending meeting. Given its scheduling a few weeks post the completion of the T20 World Cup 2024, jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies, this gathering holds significant importance for evident reasons.

The three-day conclave (excluding Sunday) will signify the first instance of the event being hosted in the Asian subcontinent. The grand cricket sympsium will convene more than 220 delegates representing 108 member countries of the ICC, spanning regions including Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia Pacific, and Europe, stated Sri Lanka Cricket in a press release.

The premier assembly of cricket administrators and stakeholders worldwide, the ICC Annual Conference serves as the forum for deliberations on the strategic trajectory of the sport, governance issues, and global cricket development.

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The theme of this year's conference, "Capitalizing on the Olympic Opportunity," will explore subjects including "Diversity and Inclusion," "Environmental Sustainability and the Sport," and "Cricket's Resurgence 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,” stated Mr. Shammi Silva, President of Sri Lanka Cricket.

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The annual conference will encompass a comprehensive array of pivotal meetings, workshops, and networking sessions, wherein crucial decisions will be deliberated and implemented to shape the future trajectory of the sport.

There may also be deliberations regarding the tenure of the chairman. According to earlier reports from Cricbuzz, there is a proposal to extend the chairman's term from two to three years, while simultaneously reducing the maximum number of terms from three to two.