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India Tour of Sri Lanka 2025: White‑Ball Series To Fill the Bangladesh Gap

Updated - 10-JUL-2025 4:54 IST

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Due to logistical and diplomatic issues, India's August 2025 visit to Bangladesh, which included three ODIs and three T20Is, has been rescheduled to September 2026.  Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has proposed a replacement white-ball series against India to keep the momentum moving forward before the Asia Cup and the ICC Women's World Cup.

Series Proposal

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received a proactive approach from Sri Lanka, offering a six-match bilateral series in August 2025, which is likely to consist of three ODIs and three T20Is. This window fits in nicely with the calendars on both boards:

Sri Lanka has a slot open till late August before their tour of Zimbabwe, following the conclusion of a home series against Bangladesh in July.

By August 4, India will have completed their Test series in England of the India tour of England 2025, allowing for a trip before the Asia Cup.

Implications

The potential international comeback of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who have stepped back from several formats, is a major lure of this series. In order to build India's best team possible for the Asia Cup 2025, which starts on September 12th in India and the UAE, this tour may serve as an important reintroduction to international white-ball cricket for both players.

Strategic Importance

The show would achieve several strategic objectives:

  • Before the Asia Cup, provide match practice under Sri Lankan conditions.
  • Assist Sri Lanka in completing the Lanka Premier League and other competitive gaps left by cancellations.
  • Boost cricket relations between India and Sri Lanka in light of changing international schedules.