BCCI Confirms No Venue Change For IND vs SL 1st ODI From Delhi To Ahmedabad

BCCI secretary - Devajit Saikia (Source: AFP)The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded to reports of a venue change for the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13.While several earlier reports (including one by Jagran News journalist Abhishek Tripathi) claimed the IND vs SL 1st ODI could be moved from Delhi to Ahmedabad. However, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has clarified that no such decision has been made.No Venue Change For IND vs SL 1st ODIAccording to the original BCCI schedule, the first ODI of the three-match series between India and Sri Lanka is set to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on December 13.However, reports suggested that the match could be shifted to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Responding to these reports, Devajit Saikia said that the claims were not accurate and confirmed that the BCCI had not decided to change the venue.ALSO READIndia vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI To Move Out Of Delhi! Reason RevealedBCCI Secretary Clears Air on India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI Venue Change ReportsStatement by @BCCI secretary on Reports of possible shift of #INDvSL ODI from Kotla to Motera“Reports suggesting that the India–Sri Lanka ODI match scheduled in Delhi may be shifted to Ahmedabad are not accurate. There has been no such decision by the BCCI. We request media colleagues to kindly refer to official BCCI communications for any updates regarding the schedule. Further, it needs to be reiterated that bilateral matches are primarily allotted by following a standard policy.” — Devajit Saikia (Honorary Secretary, BCCI)Kushan Sarkar @kushansarkar Statement by @BCCI secretary @lonsaikia on Reports of possible shift of #INDvSL ODI from Kotla to Motera “Reports suggesting that the India–Sri Lanka ODI match scheduled in Delhi may be shifted to Ahmedabad are not accurate. There has been no such decision by the BCCI. We The speculation reportedly emerged because the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is planning renovation work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which includes pitch and outfield renovation and improvements to the stadium’s infrastructure.However, with the BCCI denying reports of a venue change, the first ODI remains scheduled for Delhi unless the board announces an official update.The Sri Lanka tour of India 2026 will consist of a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series. The second ODI is scheduled for December 16 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I of the series is scheduled for December 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.ALSO READRavindra Jadeja Turns Run Machine For Saurashtra With Brilliant Ranji Trophy Century