India, Bangladesh set to feature in tri-series in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced fixtures for the T20I tri-series, including India and Bangladesh, to be played from March 8-20.

The three teams will play two league matches each against one another, before the final which will be played on March 20. All games will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The tri-nation series will be played in celebration of Sri Lanka's 70 years of independence. Speaking about the occasion, Thilanga Sumathipala, SLC President, said: "70 years is a long journey, and one that needs to be commemorated and celebrated. We are happy that our closest neighbours, who share more or less the same journey of independence are joining us in this celebration, which we believe will be a milestone".

Nazmul Hassan Papon, Bangladesh Cricket Board President, added: "The support and contribution of Sri Lanka [and India] in Bangladesh's cricketing journey could not be overemphasized, and that this invitation was a clear testament to what a good friend Sri Lanka has been to Bangladesh's Cricket.

"This Tournament too, would no doubt continue to strengthen the bonds between the 3 nations."