BCCI announced a revised schedule for the India vs Sri Lanka limited-overs series: Report
The BCCI did indeed announce a revised schedule for the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka limited-overs series on July 13th. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
- Delayed Start: The tour kickoff has been pushed back by a day. Originally planned to begin on July 26th, the first match will now be played on July 27th.
- Series Structure: The format remains the same – India will play a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series.
- Venues: The T20Is will be held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, with matches scheduled for July 27th, 28th, and 30th. The iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will host the ODIs on August 2nd, 4th, and 7th.
This revised schedule ensures the series concludes on the originally planned date of August 7th. Some sources speculate that India might have different captains for the T20I and ODI series, with Hardik Pandya potentially leading the T20 side after Rohit Sharma’s recent retirement from the format.
Revised schedule:
- T20I Series:
- 1st T20I – July 27th at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- 2nd T20I – July 28th at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- 3rd T20I – July 30th at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
- ODI Series:
- 1st ODI – August 2nd at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- 2nd ODI – August 4th at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- 3rd ODI – August 7th at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The reason for the delay hasn’t been officially disclosed by the BCCI. There is speculation that it could be to allow players more rest and preparation time.
This series will see India potentially playing under a new leader in both formats. With Rohit Sharma’s recent retirement from T20Is, Hardik Pandya is expected to take the captaincy for the shortest format. The head coach role has also been filled by Gautam Gambhir, making this an exciting series with fresh leadership for the Indian team.
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