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.
The Unitech Cup was initially intended to be a triangular cricket tournament involving Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa. However, due to safety issues related to a nearby bomb blast in Colombo, South Africa withdrew from the event.