BCCI and Sri Lanka
Cricket on Saturday announced the revised itinerary of India’s 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.
Both teams will play 3
ODIs and as many T20Is will now start from July 18th, 2021. Jay Shah, Secretary
of the BCCI Said, “We 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.”
On the other hand SLC
CEO Ashley de Silva said “We 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.”