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BCCI Clarifies Position On India-Sri Lanka ODI Venue Arrangement
The BCCI has addressed speculation surrounding potential changes to the venue for the opening One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka scheduled for mid-December. Board Secretary Devajit Saikia moved to clarify the situation following media reports.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has dismissed claims that the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka would be shifted from Delhi, according to BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. The match is scheduled for December 13 as part of the bilateral series between the two nations.
Saikia's statement came in response to reports circulating about a potential relocation of the fixture from the national capital to Ahmedabad. The secretary indicated that the venue arrangements remain unchanged from their original schedule, putting to rest concerns among cricket stakeholders about last-minute modifications.
The India-Sri Lanka ODI series is among the significant bilateral engagements on the Indian cricket calendar during the latter part of the year. The BCCI's clarification is expected to allow both boards and venue authorities to proceed with their respective preparations without further uncertainty.
No additional details regarding the series schedule or format were disclosed in the statement. The board is expected to release further logistical information closer to the commencement of the series.