Sri Lanka’s defence of the Asia Cup will begin on June 15th with a game against Pakistan in the curtain raiser of the quadrangular tournament in Dambulla with the final scheduled for the 24th of June.
The tenth edition of the tournament will see seven games where the teams will play each other in a league format before the top two teams qualifying for the final.
The authorities have not included minnows Hong Kong or United Arab Emirates, who have taken part in the competition in previous editions.
Sri Lanka are the defending champions having won the 2008 edition of the tournament in Karachi, Pakistan beating India.
All games will be played at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium and will be day night affairs.
Tournament Schedule
June 15 - Sri Lanka v Pakistan at Dambulla
June 16 - Bangladesh v India at Dambulla
June 18 - Sri Lanka v Bangladesh at Dambulla
June 19 - India v Pakistan at Dambulla
June 21 - Bangladesh v Pakistan at Dambulla
June 22 - Sri Lanka v India at Dambulla
June 24 - Final
June 25- Reserve Day
Source: The Island Online