Work resumes on Jaffna International Cricket Stadium after Cyclone Ditwah

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that work towards building the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium (JICS) in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, is currently ongoing and progressing as planned.

Construction activities at the ground were temporarily halted due to Cyclone Ditwah, which disrupted the scheduled work program, including the first trial game that was scheduled to be played on 14 January 2026, a media release stated.

Work has now resumed, and the trial game will be played following the completion of the ICC Men’s T20I Cricket World Cup 2026, which is co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.

SLC remains confident of completing the construction of the ground within the planned timelines. The international cricket ground will be developed on 48 acres, featuring 10 centre wickets, with boundary distances extending up to 80 metres. The construction of the stadium is part of SLC’s broader vision to develop a sports city in Jaffna, covering a total area of 138 acres. This landmark initiative constitutes an important achievement in promoting cricket development in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province and complements SLC’s National Pathway Program.