India’s cricket board, the BCCI, has released new dates for the tour of Sri Lanka next year, 2024. As per the new schedule that has emerged regarding the alteration of the fixtures, all three T-20 Internationals (T20Is) and the first One Day International (ODI) have been moved by a day.
The tour will start with the T20I leg, all of which are set to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The first T20I will now be held on the 27th of July, a day later than the initial schedule. The rest of the T20I cricket games are scheduled for the 28th and the 30th of July, with both games also falling a day behind their initially planned dates.
ODI Series at R. Premadasa Stadium
Following the end of the T20I games, Sri Lanka and India will also step into the fifty-over format, the One Day Internationals, which are expected to be hosted at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Initially, the first ODI match was also planned for an earlier date, but it was later moved to August 2. This rescheduling will, of course, give both sides some extra time for preparation and recovery after the T20I series.
It seemed that the cricket authorities had changed the scheduled date of the first match and remained fixed with the two other ODIs. The audience has something to look forward to as the second ODI is scheduled for August 4, and the final ODI of the series will be held on August 7. Being one of those grounds that is recognized for its lively fans, R. Premadasa Stadium will be the most fitting place for this exciting series.
Both teams have asserted their readiness to come with their best and most unique players on the field, and this should surely make the series very competitive. Cricket lovers are looking forward to these matches with the expectation of spectacles and some good highlights. Cricket lovers will be presented with the ODI series, which is anticipated to be a spectacle of Sri Lanka and India.
Detailed Revised Itinerary
Here is the detailed revised itinerary for India’s tour of Sri Lanka:
- First T20I: July 27 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Second T20I: July 28 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Third T20I: July 30 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- First ODI: August 2 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Second ODI: August 4 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Third ODI: August 7 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Senior Players Rested
India’s cricket team may likely go to Sri Lanka with a lot of changes to the squad, especially certain seniors such as Virat Kohli, usual captain Rohit Sharma, and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. That way, this tour will be effective in providing young talents on the NL’s junior side the chance to contribute to the team on an international level.
It will also be important from the series perspective, as this will be Gautam Gambhir’s debut assignment as head coach of Team India. Hardik Pandya will be the captain of the team, which gives the team the team a new dimension.
By making these changes, the tour is now set to be an interesting occasion; new talents will be given a stage to display themselves, and fans will witness many wonderful matches in Sri Lanka.
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