BCCI moves India vs Sri Lanka first ODI from Delhi to Visakhapatnam
The December 13 series opener was shifted after a request from the DDCA, citing possible weather disruption and planned renovation work at the stadium.
Key facts
Story- The BCCI shifted the first India vs Sri Lanka ODI from Delhi to Visakhapatnam on Thursday.
- The match is scheduled for 13 December.
- The change followed a request from the DDCA over possible weather disruption and planned stadium renovation.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has moved the opening one-day international between India and Sri Lanka from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. The match was due to be played on 13 December. The decision was announced on Thursday, 5 November.
The change was made after a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), which runs the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The DDCA cited the risk of weather disruption in the city in December. It also pointed to renovation work planned at the stadium.
The first match is the start of the three-match ODI series between the two teams. The series is being played in India. The cost of moving the fixture has not been disclosed.
Visakhapatnam, on the east coast of Andhra Pradesh, has hosted international cricket before. The change means fans who had planned to watch the game in Delhi will need to travel to the coastal city instead.
It is not yet clear whether the remaining matches in the series will also be affected. Fans holding tickets for the Delhi match will need to check with the organisers on refunds or exchanges. How those will work has not been detailed.
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