With less than seven days remaining for Sri Lanka’s arrival in West Indies, the uncertainty around the trip remains. There were also the talks of entire series being canceled owing to the financial fragility of West Indies, the hosts. However, SLC CEO Ashley de Silva confirmed that the tour is not in danger and will go ahead.

Speaking to Cricuzz, CEO De Silva told Cricbuzz, “The most likely scenario is that we might reduce one of the Test matches and convert that into an ODI series. They are looking at some of the alternatives. We should know within the next 48 hours what exactly is happening. Converting a Test match into an ODI series will financially benefit the hosts. We are waiting to hear from West Indies to get a clear idea.”

Another SLC official told Cricbuzz that CWI (Cricket West Indies) had requested the International Cricket Council for a financial bailout. “Even we have done that in the past. What usually happens is that the ICC gives away some money and then reduces from what is owed to the board for participation in ICC events. If the ICC bailout happens, we could even see all three Tests taking place,” the official spoke.

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Sri Lanka not being a high-profile team, they have played very less Test cricket so far. Sri Lanka has played only six Tests in West Indies which were part of three two-Test match series. The series scheduled for 2013 was converted into an ODI tri-nation series after the hosts faced financial instability. The last Test Sri Lanka played in West Indies was in 2008.

Schedule:

May 30, Wed – Jun 01, Fri Windies vs Sri Lanka, 3-day warm-up match, Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Jun 06, Wed – Jun 10, Sun Windies vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Jun 14, Thu – Jun 18, Mon Windies vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia

Jun 23, Sat – Jun 27, Wed Windies vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados