AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCricket Governance & Hosting: The ICC has moved the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 from Sri Lanka to India, with matches in Mumbai and Vadodara from Feb 14–28; Sri Lanka still qualifies as one of the six teams, but lost hosting rights over governance concerns. Sports Leadership: Sri Lanka selectors have brought Charith Asalanka back into the leadership group for the England tour, naming him vice-captain for ODI and T20I, with other squad changes. Women’s Cricket (Asia Cup): In Dubai, Indonesia won the toss and put Sri Lanka in to bat in their Women’s Asia Cup Group B match. Tourism Numbers: Visitor arrivals fell 3.3% in August to 191,704, with India the top source; Sri Lanka has also revised down 2026 tourism targets. Anti-Drug Push: US and Sri Lankan agents seized 463 kg of crystal meth in Colombo, worth about $21m, arresting Pakistani suspects. Constitutional Court Watch: The Supreme Court continued hearings on petitions against the 22nd Amendment. Public Services: Japan donated seven low-floor buses to improve accessibility in Sri Lanka’s transport. Education: Grade 5 Scholarship results are due today, with exam held Aug 9.
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