A concerned Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis on Sunday hoped the ICC`s suspension of the nation`s cricket body will not affect the upcoming fixtures of the national team and the preparations for the men`s U19 World Cup here early next year.

Sri Lanka have a busy schedule next year, starting with Zimbabwe touring the island nation in January-February for a limited-overs series. The 2024 men`s U19 World Cup will commence in the island nation on January 13 with 16 teams competing.