Cricket
BCCI and SLC confirmed that the series has been postponed after two members, including batting coach Grant Flower tested positive for COVID-19.
Updated : Jul 13, 2021, 09:25 AM IST | Edited by : Karen Noronha
While the dates of the limited-overs series between India and Sri Lanka were postponed by five days due to COVID-19 cases within the host nation's camp, a newly revised timetable has is now out.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board announced revised timings for the 3-match ODIs and as many T20 series which will now be played from July 18. As for the timings, instead of 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM starts, Shikhar Dhawan & Co will take the field against Sri Lanka from 3 PM and 8 PM.
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On Saturday, BCCI and SLC jointly confirmed that the series has been postponed after two members, including batting coach Grant Flower tested positive for COVID-19.
Now, instead of July 13, the 1st ODI will be played in Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on July 18 from 3 PM. As for the T20 matches, they will start at 8 PM on July 25. All the matches will be broadcasted on Sony Sports Network channels and live-streamed on the SonyLIV app.
The Sri Lanka team, which were in quarantine, have now begun with their practice. As for the Men in Blue, the squad has already played two intra-squad practice matches in Colombo.