India, Nov. 5 -- The opening match of India's upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka has a new destination. Delhi was originally scheduled to host the series opener on December 13, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed a change of venue. The contest will now take place in Visakhapatnam, moving away from the national capital following concerns over weather conditions and ongoing stadium work. Here is why the venue was changed and what fans need to know.

What Has Changed?

The first Muthoot FinCorp ODI between India and Sri Lanka will now be played at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on December 13, 2026.

The match was initially allotted to Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, the BCCI confirmed ...