Colombo, August 16:

South Africa have pulled out of the limited-overs tri-series against India and hosts Sri Lanka due to security concerns after a deadly bombing, a Sri Lankan cricket official said on Wednesday.

Meanwhile Sri Lanka have asked India to play a bilateral one-day series following South Africa’s withdrawal, Algama said.

India decided not to cancel their tour following increased security and positive indications from New Delhi’s diplomatic mission here.The match between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned on Wednesday because of wet ground conditions at the Premadasa stadium.