Pratika Rawal shared that Jay Shah had earlier assured her she would receive a medal, though it might take some time to arrive.
Afghanistan have already withdrawn from the tri-nation T20I series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
In a statement, ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Simpson's contributions and said he would be long remembered.
Shah, who was felicitated by the BCCI on Saturday night, was also feted at the SGM.
The former BCCI secretary is expected to watch the action of the third Test between India and Australia, starting at the Gabba from Saturday.
Silva's tenure begins at a pivotal time, with the ACC focusing on the upcoming Asia Cup and striving to strengthen Asia's position as a powerhouse in global cricket.
ICC deputy chairman Imran Khwaja commended Shah for his ambitious vision for the sport.
Greg Barclay said Jay Shah has the ability to bring India into the international fold even more.
Jay Shah was elected unopposed for the ICC top position in August and the stakeholders have been wondering ever since how the transition process will take place.
Late Jagmohan Dalmiya, politician Sharad Pawar, lawyer Shashank Manohar, and industrialist N Srinivasan have held the position previously.
Rohan Jaitley, president of Delhi and District Cricket Association, BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar, Joint Secretary Devajit Saikia and Gujarat Cricket Association secretary Anil Patel are the candidates who are in the fray to succeed Shah, unless a dark horse emerges
According to BCCI Secretary Jay Shah the decision was taken to "celebrate consistency and champion outstanding performances" in the Indian Premier League.
The primary focal point of the BCCI's 93rd Annual General Meeting, to be held in Bengaluru on Sunday, will be to elect two representatives of India to the ICC meetings, as finding a successor to incumbent secretary Jay Shah is not on agenda.
Jay Shah will not step down from his current role as BCCI Secretary during the upcoming AGM, as he is scheduled to assume his new position only from December 1.
Former Australia head coach John Buchanan on Thursday urged the International Cricket Council, which will be led by BCCI secretary Jay Shah soon, to take ‘good decisions’ for cricket’s long-term future
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has lauded election of Jay Shah as the next ICC Chairman stating that the world game may flourish even more during his tenure.
The 35-year-old will succeed incumbent chairman Greg Barclay, who decided against running for the post for a third consecutive term of two years.
Previous Indian heads of the ICC include Jagmohan Dalmiya, Sharad Pawar, N. Srinivasan, and Shashank Manohar.
The BCCI's financial support will undoubtedly strengthen the resolve of Indian athletes and their support staff as they aim for excellence on the global stage.
"I am confident that under Rohit Sharma's leadership, we will clinch victory in both the WTC Final and Champions Trophy," said Jay Shah.
The 37-year-old Rohit, who became the third Indian captain after legendary Kapil Dev and Mahendra Singh Dhoni to win a global trophy, has announced his retirement from the T20 format
Rahul Dravid concluded his tenure after leading India to victory at the 2024 T20 World Cup, but the incoming coach will assume duties when India travels to Sri Lanka later this month for a limited-overs series.
Former opener Gautam Gambhir is expected to succeed Dravid as the India head coach. The Cricket Advisory Committee has also conducted the interviews for the high-profile job and short-listed Gambhir and former India women's coach W V Raman.
The impact player rule has had a heavy bearing on the ongoing edition with teams crossing 250-run mark as many as eight times so far.
The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will meet with BCCI secretary Jay Shah in Ahmedabad to finalise India's ICC T20 World Cup squad. Announcement may be delayed.