Sri Lanka hopes to host India for ODI and T20 series, decision possible in two-three days

India and Bangladesh's three-match ODI and three-match T20 series was postponed with the agreement of the cricket boards of both nations. This series will be hosted in 2026 instead. Simultaneously, in this scenario, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board is anticipating hosting India for a limited-overs series.

Following the ongoing five-Test series between England and India, the Bangladesh tour was expected to begin from August 17. During the same time, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board is also looking forward to hosting a limited-over series with India. Whether this series will be held or not will be determined during the ICC General Meeting in Singapore.

According to a senior SLC official, "We have received a positive response. Further discussions will take place during the ICC meeting in Singapore. We expect a final decision within two or three days. If approved, the series is likely to be held in Colombo and Kandy."

Although the initial proposal included three ODIs and three T20 Internationals, emphasis is expected to be given to T20 matches in view of the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in February-March, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The possibility of a limited-overs series between India and Sri Lanka is due to the postponement of the India-Bangladesh series as well as the Lanka Premier League (LPL). The league was earlier scheduled to be held in August. Recently, Sri Lanka lost 2-1 in the T20 series at home against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka has lost a T20 series against Bangladesh for the first time. After the defeat, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has urged the board to play more high-quality cricket to prepare for the World Cup.