Sri Lanka to host T20I tri-series in March
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a that they will host a T20I series, that will also involve India and Bangladesh, as part of their celebrations for 70 years of independence.
The three countries will play seven T20s in Colombo at the R Premadasa Stadium from the 8th to 20th of March 2018.
The games will all be night matches with each team meeting each other twice, culminating in the final.
SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala said: “70 years is a long journey, and one that needs to be commemorated and celebrated.
“We are happy that our closest neighbours, who share more or less the same journey of independence are joining us in this celebration, which we believe will be a milestone and an augur of the great things to come in the annals of cricket.”
BCCI CEO Rahul Johri said: “We are privileged to be a part of Sri Lanka’s 70th year celebrations, there is no closer friend to the BCCI than Sri Lanka [and Bangladesh] and when Mr. Sumathipala first floated this invitation, there was almost instant agreement that the Indian Team would participate for this reason.”
Bangladesh Cricket Board President, Nazmul Hassan, added: “The support and contribution of Sri Lanka [and India] in Bangladesh’s cricketing journey could not be overemphasized, and that this invitation was a clear testament to what a good friend Sri Lanka has been to Bangladesh’s cricket.
“This tournament too, would no doubt continue to strengthen the bonds between the 3 nations.”
Latest
-
NewsAdil Rashid dazzles as England limit South Africa
The tourists need 147 to win a second consecutive T20.
-
NewsEngland fan still on Sri Lanka adventure eight months after tour was axed
The 37-year-old is hoping England will return in January so he can finally see the cricket he travelled out for.
-
NewsSam Curran relishing responsibility in England T20 side
The Surrey all-rounder opened the bowling before partnering Jonny Bairstow across the winning line.
-
NewsOn This Day 2012: Ashley Giles takes over as England limited-overs head coach
Team director and Test boss Andy Flower was keen to reduce his own workload and Giles seized the opportunity.
-
NewsJonny Bairstow happy to put experience to good use after move down England order
Bairstow hit a wonderful 86 not out as England won the first Twenty20 international in South Africa.
-
NewsDefiant Jonny Bairstow powers England to win over South Africa
The Yorkshire batsman hit 86 not out from 48 balls in a five-wicket win.
-
NewsEngland chasing 180 to win Cape Town clash as Faf Du Plessis makes half-century
Sam and Tom Curran experienced mixed fortunes in the first innings of the opening Twenty20 against South Africa.
-
NewsKohli disappointed to see heads go down in Sydney
India were pummeled by Australia in the first ODI going down by 66 runs after a poor effort in the field.
-
NewsLeicestershire boss: Foxes won’t stand for being county cricket “also rans”
Chief executive Sean Jarvis has big plans for the county.
-
NewsEngland unsure of best T20 side as foreign fixtures resume
Selectors have a full strength squad to choose from in England’s first away match since the start of the pandemic.