Media Advisory
July 10, 2021
BCCI, SLC announce revised dates for upcoming ODI & T20I series
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday announced the revised itinerary of Indiaās upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, 2021. The decision to revise the itinerary was taken on the basis of health advisory after the Sri Lankan contingent detected two COVID positive cases.
The tour comprising 3 ODIs and as many T20Is will now start from July 18th, 2021.
Mr Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary, BCCI, said: āWe understand that circumstances are extraordinary, but the BCCI would like to extend its full support to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) during these tough times for the smooth conduct of the upcoming series. Our medical team is in constant touch with the team of doctors at SLC and together following all safety protocols that will help the series to get underway. We are confident that both nations will put up a spirited show in the days to come and we are in for some exciting cricket.ā
Mr Ashley de Silva, SLC CEO, said: āWe are grateful to the BCCI for understanding the situation and agreeing to cooperate with us at this moment of time, as it has done on numerous occasions, during our long-standing relationship.ā
IndiaāsĀ tourĀ ofĀ SriĀ Lanka, 2021 ā ODI series |
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S.No. |
Date |
Match |
Venue |
1 |
18thĀ July |
1stĀ ODI |
Colombo |
2 |
20thĀ July |
2ndĀ ODI |
Colombo |
3 |
23rdĀ July |
3rdĀ ODI |
Colombo |
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IndiaāsĀ tourĀ ofĀ SriĀ Lanka, 2021 ā T20I series |
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S.No. |
Date |
Match |
Venue |
1 |
25thĀ July |
1stĀ T20I |
Colombo |
2 |
27thĀ July |
2ndĀ T20I |
Colombo |
3 |
29thĀ July |
3rdĀ T20I |
Colombo |
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JAY SHAH
Honorary Secretary
BCCI