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India May Play Extra T20Is in Sri Lanka, Ireland Amid Packed Schedule

The BCCI is exploring adding three T20 Internationals to India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket as a fundraiser for flood relief. India may also play a three-match T20I series in Ireland in late June, en route to their white-ball tour of England. These additional fixtures would be part of an extremely congested international calendar for the Indian team over the next year. The team has a history of playing short bilateral series in Ireland to support cricket's growth there.

Key Points: India Eyes Extra T20I Series in Sri Lanka, Ireland: Report

  • Extra T20Is proposed for Sri Lanka tour
  • Series could aid Sri Lanka flood relief
  • Ireland T20I series discussed for June
  • Matches would fit into packed 2024 schedule
  • India to tour England for white-ball series
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BCCI exploring T20I series in Sri Lanka, Ireland amid busy calendar: Report

BCCI considers adding T20I series in Sri Lanka and Ireland to India's busy 2024 calendar, including matches for flood relief.

BCCI exploring T20I series in Sri Lanka, Ireland amid busy calendar: Report
"The additional T20Is have reportedly been proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as part of a fundraising initiative to support flood relief efforts. - Cricbuzz Report"

New Delhi, March 12

World Champions India could play additional T20Is in Sri Lanka and Ireland as the team prepares for a packed international schedule over the next 12 months, said a report. The proposed matches would come alongside a series of already scheduled bilateral tours and tournaments.

According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering adding three T20Is to India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The matches are likely to take place before the two Tests that are already part of the World Test Championship (WTC) and could be scheduled in July-August.

The additional T20Is have reportedly been proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as part of a fundraising initiative to support flood relief efforts in the island nation. Sri Lanka was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah last November, which caused widespread damage and displacement across several regions.

India's T20I side, currently led by Suryakumar Yadav, may therefore begin the Sri Lanka tour with the three short-format matches before moving into the red-ball leg comprising two Tests.

Before heading to Sri Lanka, India are scheduled to tour England for a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is between July 1 and 19. However, the team could make a brief stop in Ireland en route, with discussions underway for a three-match T20I series in Dublin.

Sources quoted in the report indicated that talks between the BCCI and Cricket Ireland are ongoing, with optimism that the series will materialise. If finalised, the matches could be staged in the final week of June.

India have previously played short bilateral series in Dublin in 2018, 2022 and 2023 as part of efforts to support the growth of cricket in Ireland.

The proposed Ireland games would take place shortly after India hosts Afghanistan for a home series featuring one Test and three ODIs, scheduled from June 6 to 20.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
The schedule is getting insane. Players need rest too! Between IPL, England tour, and now possible series in SL and Ireland... when will our main players recover? Worried about burnout before big tournaments.
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Aman W
Good opportunity to test our bench strength in T20s, especially with the next T20 World Cup in mind. Let's see some new faces in Ireland and SL. SKY leading a young side would be exciting!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Dublin, this is fantastic news! The atmosphere for India games here is always electric. It really helps put Irish cricket on the map. Can't wait to book tickets!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while helping Sri Lanka is noble, the primary focus should be on the WTC Tests. We need to be fully prepared for those, not tired from extra T20s. Hope the scheduling is smart.
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Nidhi U
More cricket for us fans! 🎉 July-August used to be a dry period. Now with SL series (for a good cause) and possibly Ireland, it's non-stop action. BCCI is really packing the calendar.

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