The ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, previously set to commence on June 6, in Sri Lanka, has been postponed, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Monday.

The decision to postpone the tournament comes after consultations were held on a letter received from Shammi Silva, President Sri Lanka Cricket Board, seeking postponement of the event citing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka and health concerns owing to the spread of chikungunya disease in the region.

“The ACC is committed to providing opportunities for young women cricketers to develop their skills and compete at the highest level,” said Mohsin Raza Naqvi, President Asian Cricket Council. “We understand the strategic significance of this tournament in shaping the future of women’s cricket in Asia, and we will work diligently to reschedule the event at the earliest possible date.”

The ACC said that it will announce the new dates for the tournament in due course.