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India tour will not go ahead as scheduled: Sri Lanka Cricket

Written by Sumit Seth

The India Team Tour of the Island, which was scheduled to take place during the month of June, 2020 will not go ahead, as scheduled, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a media statement on Thursday.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that due to the prevailing circumstances revolving around Covid – 19 pandemic, the cricket series, which included 03 ODIs and 03 T20i matches will not be feasible.

“Although, BCCI remains committed to the FTP and towards its fellow members, it will have to seek the advice from Government of India and the health regulatory authorities before taking any decision for the resumption of Cricket,” stated BCCI in a communication sent to SLC.

Contrary to the reports in local media, Cricket Age had published from the beginning that the BCCI has not committed to any cricket board and is following the Wait and Watch policy due to the worsening situation in the country in it’s fight against Coronavirus.

 

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