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Reports emerged that The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed reports claiming the first opening One Day International (ODI) match between India and Sri Lanka would be has been moved from Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This change was reportedly prompted by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) citing planned renovation work at the Delhi stadium. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has denied these reports. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that the December 13 fixture remains scheduled for Delhi according to standard venue allocation policies. The speculation regarding a venue shift arose from reports of ongoing construction work at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. While Ahmedabad is confirmed to host the third ODI on December 19, the BCCI stated that no decision has been made to alter the location of the opening match. Sri Lanka is scheduled to tour India from December 13 to 27, 2026, for a white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and three T20Is. Following the opening match in Delhi, the ODI series is expected to move to Bengaluru and Ahmedabad. The subsequent T20I series is slated to take place in Rajkot, Cuttack, and Pune.