BCCI wants Sri Lanka tri-series brought forward

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is keen on playing a scheduled tri-series in Sri Lanka between August 15 and 30 instead of September, as was originally proposed by the Sri Lankan board.

The request follows India's decision to play an ODI series against West Indies in September, comprising not more than five matches. The dates for that series have not been finalised yet.

"We want the tri-series to be held in August rather than what has been proposed by the Sri Lankan board, which is in September," Niranjan Shah, the BCCI Secretary, told PTI. "I am going to Colombo to attend the Asian Cricket Council's Executive Board meeting on May 21 and would take the opportunity to discuss the matter with the Lankan board officials."

The triangular features South Africa as the third team and could be India's first series of the new season following the ongoing tour of the West Indies.