The Unitech Cup was originally a Triangular One-Day Cricket Tournament to be held in Sri Lanka, between Sri Lanka, India and South Africa. However, South Africa pulled out due to safety issues regarding a nearby bomb blast in Colombo, not far from the stadium.
Originally planned as a Triangular One-Day Cricket Tournament in Sri Lanka between Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa, the event was canceled when South Africa pulled out because of security concerns stemming from a bomb threat near the stadium in Colombo.