SaralnamaSri Lanka Cricket postponed the 2025 Lanka Premier League, originally set for 1-. The decision aims to prepare venues for the T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India in Feb-. SLC is upgrading stadiums, player facilities, and media centers to meet ICC standards. Renovation at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is on hold due to the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. Sri Lanka last hosted an ICC event in 2012. The LPL's new schedule will be announced later. Jaffna Kings have won four of the five previous LPL tournaments. To stay updated on cricket news, follow official sources. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sri Lanka Cricket postponed the 2025 Lanka Premier League, originally set for 1-23 Dec
- The decision aims to prepare venues for the T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India in Feb-Mar 2026
- SLC is upgrading stadiums, player facilities, and media centers to meet ICC standards