By Dhammika Ratnaweera
The India National Team Tour of Sri Lanka, which was scheduled to take place during the month of June, 2020 will not go ahead, as scheduled.Sri Lanka Cricket stated about this today evening (11)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that due to the prevailing circumstances revolving around Covid – 19 pandemic, the cricket series, which included 03 ODIs and 03 T20i matches will not be feasible.
“Although, BCCI remains committed to the FTP and towards its fellow members, it will have to seek the advice from Government of India and the health regulatory authorities before taking any decision for the resumption of Cricket,” stated BCCI in a communication sent to SLC .
Sri Lanka couldn’t conduct two tournaments earlier due to this global epidemic situation.England two test series and South African one day and T-20 series already not held while Bangladesh cricket tournament which will not confirmed yet as senior Bangladesh players already not willing to come Sri Lanka with this situation
However only positive is Asian Cricket officials are giving their blessings to conduct Asian cricket T-20 tournament in Sri Lanka which scheduled to be held in next August .However this Asian tournament earlier plan to host in Pakistan . But due to Corona virus situation Pakistan is not ready to host this while Indians also not happy to play in Pakistan .SLC President Shammi Silva request for Asian official in the meeting and they gave their commitment to SLC
Meanwhile SLC already made arrangements to conduct Lanka Premier League(LPL) tournament in next August with the participation of franchise players .
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