The Indian cricket team’s schedule for its upcoming tour of Sri Lanka has been significantly revised. The duration of the warm-up matches before the two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka has been reduced from four days to three .
The warm-up match will be played from August 7 to 9.
The practice match between the Indian team and Sri Lanka XI will now be played from August 7 to 9 at the NCC Ground in Colombo . It was previously scheduled to be a four-day match. This ground is located near the SSC Stadium , the venue for the second Test.
The Indian team will leave for Sri Lanka on August 4 .
BCCI informed the team
The BCCI had announced a four-day warm-up match during team selection, but now the players and team management have been informed of this change. However, the official reason behind the shortened match duration has not yet been revealed.
This match is considered crucial for India’s preparations for the current round of the World Test Championship (WTC). Fortunately, this warm-up match will also be broadcast live .
Full schedule of Sri Lanka tour
- 3-day warm-up match: August 7-9, NCC Ground, Colombo
- 1st Test: From August 15, Galle International Stadium
- 2nd Test: From August 23, SSC Stadium, Colombo
Update on the fitness of Bumrah and Sai Sudarshan
Ahead of the tour, some relief has come to the Indian team. Young batsman Sai Sudharshan is recovering rapidly from a toe injury and has resumed batting practice. It is expected that he will be fully fit before the team departs.
Meanwhile, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah , who was included in the squad with conditions despite a knee problem, is also expected to be fully fit by the start of the Test series.