Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to schedule a white-ball series after Bangladesh cancelled their upcoming bilateral series.
Good News for Kohli and Rohit Fans:
The proposed series could mark the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are currently featuring only in ODIs, having stepped away from T20Is and Tests for now. Fans might see both legends back in action as early as next month.
Sri Lanka Knocked on BCCI’s Door:
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has proposed a six-match white-ball series — three ODIs and three T20Is — during the August window, exactly matching the number of games India were originally set to play in Bangladesh.
In response, Sri Lanka quickly approached India, hoping to lock in a replacement series in the same window.
Tour Details in Brief
| Series | Host | Status | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | ❌ Cancelled | ODI + T20I |
| Zimbabwe vs India (July) | Zimbabwe | ✅ Confirmed | 5 T20Is |
| Proposed India vs Sri Lanka | India/Sri Lanka | 🕒 Awaiting Approval | ODI + T20I (TBD) |
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of Indian cricket’s biggest icons, are expected to feature in the ODI leg of the proposed series — provided the BCCI approves Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) request.
Both players have now stepped away from Test and T20I formats, making ODIs their only active international format at present.
This potential India-Sri Lanka white-ball series holds value for both sides — India can use it to test their bench strength and build depth ahead of Asia Cup. while Sri Lanka gains much-needed match practice after the Bangladesh cancellation.
With India’s calendar already packed, the big question is — can the BCCI make room for this additional series? Both fans and players are eagerly awaiting an official decision.
