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.