Headline: PM Discusses Sports Development & Education Reforms with Women's Cricket Team 🏏

• Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with the Sri Lanka National Women's Cricket Team, including Captain Chamari Athapaththu, to discuss preparations for the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. • Key focus was on Government responsibilities for the betterment of women’s cricket and the overall development of the sport. • PM affirmed commitment from the Ministries of Education and Higher Education to extend maximum support for sports promotion. • Upcoming education reforms, scheduled for next year, will allocate more space for sports and extracurricular activities. • Emphasis was placed on promoting cricket at the provincial level and ensuring equal facilities for all sports across every province. • Special attention was drawn to ensuring the safety and well-being of female players and providing necessary facilities. • The PM appreciated the team's dedication in elevating women's cricket as a popular sport in Sri Lanka.