SL vs IND | BCCI announces revised dates; SL tour to kick-off on July 18

The players and staff were to form a bubble on Friday but now they will need to isolate for few more days. Recently, Sri Lanka had toured England after which as many as seven personnel from the England camp had tested positive for the virus. The Sri Lankan staff has been affected by the Delta Variant, which doesn't bode well for the series. However, the BCCI Secretary Jay Shah stated that the board will be supporting the SLC  and understands that these are some difficult circumstances. 

“We understand that circumstances are extraordinary, but the BCCI would like to extend its full support to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) during these tough times for the smooth conduct of the upcoming series. Our medical team is in constant touch with the team of doctors at SLC and together following all safety protocols that will help the series to get underway. We are confident that both nations will put up a spirited show in the days to come and we are in for some exciting cricket,” stated Jay Shah.

“We are grateful to the BCCI for understanding the situation and agreeing to cooperate with us at this moment of time, as it has done on numerous occasions, during our long-standing relationship.”