'No Such Decision': BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia Dismisses India Vs Sri Lanka Venue Shift Reports
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia dismissed reports claiming that the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13 in Delhi, had been shifted to Ahmedabad amid concerns over ongoing construction work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Saikia said on Monday that no decision had been made to shift the fixture, reiterating that…
New Delhi: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia has denied reports suggesting that the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13 in Delhi, has been moved to Ahmedabad due to ongoing construction at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Saikia emphasized on Monday that no decision has been taken to reschedule the fixture, emphasizing that bilateral matches adhere to the BCCI’s established policy.
He urged the media to depend on official BCCI communications for accurate updates. The reports regarding a potential shift of the India–Sri Lanka ODI match from Delhi to Ahmedabad are inaccurate, Saikia stated, reiterating that the BCCI allocates venues for bilateral matches according to a standard policy. The three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka, comprising a total of six ODIs and six T20Is, is set to commence in Delhi on December 13, followed by Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.
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