On Thursday (January 20), Cricket Australia confirmed the revised schedule and venues for the upcoming T20I series between Australia and Sri Lanka. The 5-match series is scheduled to take place from February 11th to 20th and will be played across 3 venues, the Sydney Cricket Ground, Manuka Oval, and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Venues have been relocated for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th T20Is to minimize the biosecurity risks by reducing the travel across the country.
Nick Hockley, CA CEO, in an official release, said: "CA will continue to prioritize the health and safety of all players, match officials, staff, fans, broadcasters and the wider community as we navigate the challenges presented by Covid-19."
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"We know that fans in South Australia and Queensland will be disappointed to miss out on these matches and we remain committed to bringing international cricket to all states and territories across the country as safe as possible. We thank Sri Lanka Cricket for working closely with us to make the series possible and look forward to five entertaining matches," he added.
Revised Schedule for the T20Is –
February 11: Australia v Sri Lanka, Sydney Cricket Ground
February 13: Australia v Sri Lanka, Sydney Cricket Ground
February 15: Australia v Sri Lanka, Manuka Oval
February 18: Australia v Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground
February 20: Australia v Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground.
(ANI Inputs)
