The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) broadcasts a change in schedule for the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of India, underneath which the T20 Internationals will likely be performed first.
Initially, the two-Test sequence was deliberate earlier than the T20 matches.
Sri Lanka will first play the T20I sequence comprising three matches adopted by a two-match Test sequence, which will likely be part of the ICC World Test Championship, 2021-23.
It was not too long ago reported by media that the T20s in opposition to the Lankan aspect will happen earlier than Test matches in Mohali and Bengaluru and the cricket physique has now confirmed it.
Lucknow will now host the primary T20I whereas the following 2 will likely be performed in Dharamsala. The first Test will now be held in Mohali from March 4-8 and the 2nd Test will likely be performed from March 12-16 in Bengaluru.
Virat Kohli is anticipated to play his a centesimal sport in Mohali from March 4-8.
With the schedule introduced for Sri Lanka sequence, the BCCI is anticipated to call the Test captain, a put up which was left vacant within the wake of Kohli’s sudden resignation a day after India misplaced the Test sequence in South Africa.
Kohli ended his tenure as India’s most profitable Test captain with 40 wins, 11 attracts and 17 losses in 68 Tests.
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