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Bad News For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fans In Delhi! BCCI Shifts India vs Sri Lanka ODI Venue

Bad News For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fans In Delhi! BCCI Shifts India vs Sri Lanka ODI Venue

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The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka was shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam. The change was made amid concerns about the air quality index in Delhi for December, and the renovation of the outfield at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was also mentioned as a factor affecting the decision.

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IND vs SL ODI Venue Shift : The opening match of India's three-ODI series against Sri Lanka has been moved out of New Delhi, with Visakhapatnam set to host the contest on December 13, 2026. The decision marks a late change to the schedule, with the capital losing the opportunity to stage the series…

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Bad News For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Fans In Delhi! BCCI Shifts India vs Sri Lanka ODI Venue

IND vs SL ODI Venue Shift : The opening match of India's three-ODI series against Sri Lanka has been moved out of New Delhi, with Visakhapatnam set to host the contest on December 13, 2026. The decision marks a late change to the schedule, with the capital losing the opportunity to stage the series…

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India-Sri Lanka first ODI shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam due to renovation, weather concerns

New Delhi [India], November 5 : The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for December 13, has been shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam following concerns over renovation work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and unfavourable weather conditions in the national capital. According to the Board…

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Visakhapatnam replaces New Delhi as venue for first India-Sri Lanka men’s ODI

New Delhi: Visakhapatnam has replaced New Delhi as the venue for the first men’s ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played December 13, said the BCCI Thursday. The series opener will now be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, with the date and start time unchanged. “The venue change has been…

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BCCI announces venue change for India-Sri Lanka series; 1st ODI moved from Delhi

India and Sri Lanka's first One Day International match is set to take place in Visakhapatnam instead of Delhi. This relocation is due to ongoing renovations and potential bad weather in the capital. The Board of Control for Cricket in India approved this move from the Delhi District Cricket…

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