BCCI Denies India vs Sri Lanka Venue Shift Reports
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarifies that the India vs Sri Lanka ODI scheduled for Delhi has not been moved to Ahmedabad.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially debunked rumors suggesting a change in the venue for the upcoming India vs Sri Lanka series. Contrary to recent speculation, the opening One Day International (ODI) remains set to take place in Delhi.
No Decision to Move Delhi Match
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia addressed the rumors on Monday, clarifying that the reports claiming the December 13 ODI would be moved from Delhi to Ahmedabad are entirely inaccurate. The speculation had surfaced following concerns regarding ongoing construction activities at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Saikia emphasized that the board has not made any such decision and urged media outlets to exercise caution. “Reports suggesting that the India–Sri Lanka ODI match scheduled in Delhi may be shifted to Ahmedabad are not accurate. There has been no such decision by the BCCI,” Saikia stated.
He further explained that the allocation of venues for bilateral series follows a strictly established protocol. “We request media colleagues to kindly refer to official BCCI communications for any updates regarding the schedule. Further, it needs to be reiterated that bilateral matches are primarily allotted by following a standard policy,” he added.
The Upcoming Tour Schedule
Sri Lanka is slated to visit India from December 13 to December 27, 2026, for a comprehensive white-ball tour consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. While the first match stays in the capital, the series will move across different cities as follows:
- First ODI: Delhi (December 13)
- Second ODI: Bengaluru
- Third ODI: Ahmedabad (December 19)
The tour will then transition into the T20I leg, where the two sides will battle in three matches scheduled to be held in Rajkot, Cuttack, and Pune.