LPL 2025 postponed for T20 World Cup preparation
Strategic Decision for World Cup Readiness
The decision to postpone the Lanka Premier League came after careful consideration of the comprehensive venue preparation requirements for the upcoming 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled for February-March 2026. According to International Cricket Council guidelines, all host venues must be in perfect condition to meet the demands of this major international competition. Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the tournament will be shifted to a more suitable window, allowing full focus on ensuring venues are ready for the marquee event. Currently, renovation work is underway at three international venues across the country to enhance facilities and infrastructure.
Extensive Upgrade Plans Underway
The venue enhancement program includes multiple critical improvements across several areas. Sri Lanka Cricket plans to upgrade spectator stands, modernize player facilities including dressing rooms and training areas, and refurbish international broadcast facilities. Additional upgrades will focus on uplifting media center infrastructure to accommodate global media coverage requirements and improving general venue amenities for the multi-nation event. The R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, one of the three venues undergoing renovation, temporarily paused its upgrade work to host 11 matches of the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. Development work at this venue will resume immediately upon completion of its scheduled Women’s World Cup games.
Will this strategic postponement ensure Sri Lanka delivers world-class facilities for the T20 World Cup 2026, or could it impact the momentum of domestic cricket in the island nation?
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