It has been learnt that the first two One-Day Internationals between India and Sri Lanka on January 28 and 30 would be hosted by the historic city of Dambulla.

It was informed by the top Sri Lanka officials, "The Indian team, expected to arrive in Colombo on January 24, is likely to play first two matches -- day fixtures -- in Dambulla, which is 150 kms from the capital city and known for its cave temples and a sprawling lake."

Following this, both Indian and Sri Lankan cricket teams will arrive at Colombo in order to play three day-night ODIs followed by one Twenty20 match.

Furthermore, on 2nd February, the third ODI will take place, which would be followed by fourth and fifth ODIs. It would also be worth noticing here that the Twenty20 will be played after providing one or two days gap later.

It has also been learnt that all conditions put forward by the BCCI have been agreed upon by the Sri Lankan Cricket authorities.

According to w ell known report of a newspaper, "At a time when various cricket boards in the world and the International Cricket Council are showing concern on the way the cash rich Indian Board is trying to manipulate cricket, SLC has become the latest pawn to fall prey to the Board of Control for Cricket in India."