BCCI announces new date for India vs Sri Lanka series

T20I series between India and Sri Lanka will now begin on July 27.

Earlier, it was reported that India would play against Sri Lanka in an upcoming T20I series starting July 26. However, BCCI has now announced a new date for the same – July 27, 2024. Changes in the schedule have been made to the limited-overs series between the two cricket teams.

BCCI confirms changes to the T20I series with Sri Lanka.

Recently, BCCI confirmed changes to the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. The series will now begin on July 27 instead of July 26, with the first T20I taking place in Pallekele. Pallekele will host all three T20Is, with the second match scheduled for the following day.

Changes in the ODI dates as well.

BCCI has also changed the ODI dates. Originally, the ODI was set to begin on August 1. It has now been postponed by one day and will start on August 2. The second and third ODIs will be held on August 4 and 7, respectively.

India will play against Sri Lanka on their first white-ball bilateral tour after 2021.

India is all set to play against Sri Lanka on their first white-ball bilateral tour since 2021. The previous tour saw Rahul Dravid step in as the stand-in coach with Ravi Shastri, who is still at the helm of the main team. Shikhar Dhawan led a second-string side while India participated in a Test series in England.

Gautam Gambhir’s first assignment after becoming the head coach.

There is much anticipation as Gautam Gambhir will lead team India as a head coach for the first time in the India vs Sri Lanka series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has named Sanath Jayasuriya as their interim head coach.