The 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will not take place this year as was originally planned, SLC has announced. In a press release, SLC said that the decision was taken "after careful consideration of the broader requirement of preparing well in advance" for next year's T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The 2025 LPL was originally slated to be held between November 27 and December 23 across three venues - Colombo, Kandy and Dambulla. SLC, however, has now decided to move the tournament to another window, in order to allow "full focus on ensuring comprehensive venue readiness ahead of the World Cup."

As per ICC guidelines, all venues for the upcoming 20-team World Cup are meant to be in perfect condition to meet the demands of hosting a major

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