India’s limited-overs series against Sri Lanka is likely to be postponed by the boots as a result of the new Covid-19 cases merging in the camp of the Islanders. According to the original schedule, the ODI series was expected to commence on July 13, but now it’ll be expected to commence on July 17.
According to teh reports of ESPNCricinfo, the new schedule proposal states that the first of the three-match ODI series will begin on July 17. The second ODI will kick off on July 19 while the third and final ODI will be played on July 21. The three-match T20I series kicks off just after a three-day gap.Â
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On the other hand, the T20I opener will kick off on July 24 while the second T20I is scheduled to be held on July 25. The third and final T20I is slated to be held on July 27. The proposal, it is understood, was sent to the BCCI and the broadcaster on Friday.
ICYMI: The #SLvIND series is set to be postponed due to the COVID-19 cases that have broken out in the host camp.
New proposed dates 👇
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 10, 2021
Sri Lanka’s data analyst GT Niroshan tested positive on Friday, followed by their batting coach Grant Flower, who also tested positive, for the Delta variant of the virus. Both of them have been moved to intermediate care units, while the Sri Lankan team has now been forced to isolate for two more days.
The Sri Lankan team was originally supposed to enter the bio-bubble on Friday but now they will have to undergo a fresh set of RT-PCR tests and those results will determine whether Sri Lanka can field the players who are currently in isolation.
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As a contingency, the SLC had arranged for two other groups of players – one in Colombo and one in Dambulla – who could potentially stand-in for the main squad.
New proposed dates:
ODI Series
- 1st ODI – July 17
- 2nd ODI – July 19
- 3rd ODI – July 21
T20I series
- 1st T20I – July 24
- 2nd T20I – July 25
- 3rd T20I – July 27
