In mid-2024, amidst the challenges faced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and its broadcaster, there is a positive note as the Indian cricket team is set to embark on its annual tour of the island. Despite SLC’s ICC ban due to government interference and the relocation of the U-19 World Cup to South Africa, both the men’s and women’s national teams are allowed to fulfill their scheduled matches. As per the 2024 calendar, India will engage in a brief six-match white-ball series, comprising three ODIs and T20Is each, in July and August—the country’s cricket season.

In the upcoming year, the men’s national team has a packed schedule of 52 international games, involving 10 Tests, 21 ODIs, and 21 T20Is. It’s worth noting that this T20I count does not include additional games during the T20 World Cup. Notable challenges include a three-Test series in England as part of the World Test Championship and a two-Test series against South Africa in November.