Sri Lanka has less than 500 active cases of Covid-19 at the moment.
India was scheduled to play three ODIs and three T20Is against Sri Lanka in June which was to be followed by a three-match Test series against Bangladesh that would have carried weight for the World Test Championship. These were put on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Now, as per a report by ESPNCricinfo.com, the Sri Lanka Cricket board is ready to host India, Bangladesh in July. Currently, there are less than 500 active cases of Covid-19 on the island.
SLC CEO Ashley de Silva was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying, “We have made inquiries from both the India and Bangladesh boards and are awaiting a response from them. As of now, those series haven’t been postponed.”
Team India open to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series in July: BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal
However, for that to happen, the Sri Lanka government needs to lift their travel restrictions, then the Indian and Bangladesh cricket boards are required to seek permission from their governments to travel.
“We have to look at traveling restrictions in Bangladesh, and the quarantine protocols in both countries. We are in discussion [with the SLC], so all the factors will come into play. We have to be mindful of the players’ readiness, too, but that’s going to happen. The players will get back to training, but we have to figure out other details about this tour,” BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said.
The BCCI is only interested in touring Sri Lanka in July if the government allows them to travel.
“It all depends on government directives pertaining to lockdown relaxations and travel restrictions. We are open to travel if it doesn’t compromise the safety and health of our boys,” Treasurer Arun Dhumal had said.