Tthe secretary interim committee visits India

Mr. Tryphon R Mirando - Secretary Interim Committee visited India and met the officials of BCCI last week to hold talks on future tours between the two countries and the following decisions were taken.

a) That during Sri Lanka's visit to India in November 2005 the number of ODI's to be played would be increased from 5 to 7.

b) That the other additional ODI's will be scheduled for 2006 at the earliest possible time convenient to Sri Lanka and India

c) Confirmation was given that India would visit Sri Lanka in July / August 2005 for the triangular. (India / West Indies / Sri Lanka.)

d) Future `A' Team and U/19 tours were also discussed and agreement was reached that we should intensify this area to benefit both countries.

Mr. Tryphon R Mirando - Secretary Interim Committee thanked the officials of BCCI for all the courtesies extended to him during his visit.