England v Sri Lanka schedule changed after cricket confirmed for Asian Games

The schedule for England’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka has been changed after women’s cricket tournament was confirmed for the 2023 Asian Games.

The ECB announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to bring the tour forward slightly and changed some venues ahead of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8. The Games had been pushed back from September 2022 amid Covid-19 concerns in China.

The series has been brought forward slightly and will start on 31 August.

Sri Lanka and England had been due to play three T20Is between September 2-9 followed by three ODIs from September 14-19.

Some venues have also changed, including Hove hosting the first T20 and Canterbury no longer involved.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) says existing ticket holders will be contacted by their host venue about the changes.

The series concludes England’s summer following the Ashes, which takes place in June and July, and The Hundred which is played throughout August.

Revised England v Sri Lanka schedule

First T20:

Thursday 31 August 2023, Hove

Second T20:

Saturday 2 September, Chelmsford

Third T20:

Wednesday 6 September, Derby

First ODI:

Saturday 9 September, Chester-le-Street

Second ODI:

Tuesday 12 September, Northampton

Third ODI:

Thursday 14 September, Leicester