New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- The opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka on December 13 has been moved from Delhi to Visakhapatnam, with concerns over weather conditions and planned renovation work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium prompting the venue change.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) had approached the BCCI to shift the match, citing the possibility of weather disruptions in the national capital and the ongoing work to relay the stadium's outfield.
"The venue change has been made following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), in view of the potential weather disruption and the proposed renovation work at the stadium," the BCCI said in a statement.
The match will now be held at the ACA-VDCA Cricket ...