India's tour of Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is in June-July was on Thursday (June 11) postponed. Both the boards agreed that the series cannot go ahead in the current situation where the infected cases due to COVID-19 continue to grow rapidly.

“It is not possible to go ahead with the tour in June-July and we have conveyed it to the Sri Lankan board (SLC). However, we remain committed to the series (at a later date),” BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal told PTI.

The cancellation did not come across as a surprise as most of the Indian cricketers are yet to resume training and as per the team's support staff will need a minimum of 6-8 weeks before they are ready to play professional cricket again.

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Both the boards remain committed to the series and having it in August is a possibility if things improve, particularly in India where nearly 3 lakh cases have been recorded.

“The team is out of practice and we are not sure when international travel restrictions will be lifted, so it wasn’t possible in June-July,” Dhumal added.

A media release from Sri Lanka also confirmed the development.

“The BCCI informed Sri Lanka Cricket that due to the prevailing circumstances revolving around Covid-19 pandemic, the cricket series, which included three ODIs and three T20I matches will not be feasible,” the SLC stated.

The statement also added that BCCI “remains committed to the FTP and towards its fellow members, it will have to seek the advice from Government of India and the health regulatory authorities before taking any decision for the resumption of Cricket.”

(With PTI inputs)