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XtraTime Web Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday confirmed it will not travel to Sri Lanka in June to play a series. Virat Kohli and his team were supposed to travel to the island nation to play three ODI’s and T20I’s. But considering the current scenario due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tour has been called off by BCCI in consultation with SLC.

According to the release mailed by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board it said:
The India National Team Tour of Sri Lanka, which was scheduled to take place during the month of June, 2020 will not go ahead, as scheduled.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that due to the prevailing circumstances revolving around Covid – 19 pandemic, the cricket series, which included 03 ODIs and 03 T20i matches will not be feasible.

“Although, BCCI remains committed to the FTP and towards its fellow members, it will have to seek the advice from Government of India and the health regulatory authorities before taking any decision for the resumption of Cricket,” stated BCCI in a communication sent to SLC.

With the cancellation of Sri Lanka tour, the likes of Virat and Rohit will now straightaway play either the IPL or T20 World Cup, depending upon what the International Cricket Council decides next month in July.