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India to Add T20Is to 2026 Sri Lanka Tour for Cyclone Ditwah Relief

Sri Lanka Cricket says the matches will be slotted alongside India’s August Test visit to maximize fundraising.

Overview

  • SLC chairman Shammi Silva said the BCCI has agreed to expand India’s August 2026 tour with additional T20Is.
  • The new fixtures will run alongside the two World Test Championship Tests already scheduled in Sri Lanka.
  • Revenue from the added games is intended to support relief and reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah.
  • An earlier plan for two standalone T20Is in December was dropped due to time constraints and the lack of a broadcast partner.
  • Silva expressed gratitude to the BCCI and Team India, and Sri Lanka is also reported to tour India for 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is in December 2026.