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Galle
Fri, July 20 2018
Sri Lanka’s Galle stadium faces axe over Dutch Fort
Cultural Affairs Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe told parliament the fort risked losing UNESCO World Heritage status because of unauthorised construction, including the 500-seat pavilion.
Thu, July 12 2018
Stumps, Day 1: Sri Lanka manage 287 with the help of Karunaratne 100
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada claimed four wickets to reduce Sri Lanka to 176-8 but Karunaratne gave the total respect with his 222-ball knock after the hosts elected to bat first.
Sun, July 22 2018
Dimuth Karunaratne becomes 4th Sri Lankan to carry the bat through a completed innings
Karunaratne's effort means that he is the 34th player to have recorded a century while carrying the bat through a completed innings. His 158* is the 15th highest score for an opener in a carrying-bat-through effort.
Wed, July 11 2018
Faf Du Plessis backs his pacers to deliver the goods in Sri Lanka
"In our bowling attack that we have, we have the ability to get 20 wickets on whatever the surfaces. I think this series will be won where the batters need to stand up for both teams," Faf du Plessis said.
Wed, July 11 2018
Rangana Herath may retire from Tests this year
"Following this South Africa series, there is another three months until the England series. For now, this is what I've planned for. There comes a time for every cricketer, when they have to stop playing. I think that time has come for me," Herath said.
Tue, July 10 2018
Kagiso Rabada confident of playing his role on the Sri Lanka Tour
“We are playing on the sub-continent so it is generally harder for seamers,” he explained. “I have to play a role wherever I am playing in the world. The role we have to play here will be different to playing back home, I will try and fulfil the role."
Tue, July 10 2018
Kepler Wessels, Shaun Pollock to commentate during Sri Lanka-South Africa series
Former Proteas captains - southpaw Kepler Wessels and bowling all-rounder Shaun Pollock, along with Zimbabwe-born former right-arm fast bowler Pommie Mbangwa appointed as visiting commentators for the Sri Lanka-South Africa series.
Wed, July 04 2018
Dale Steyn aims to reach new landmarks in Test series against Sri Lanka
The first test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played on July 12 at Galle International Stadium, Galle.
Mon, June 11 2018
Galle win Sri Lanka Super Four Provincial Limited-Overs Tournament
Galle beat Colombo comprehensively, by 75 runs.
Mon, May 28 2018
Cricket Australia deny Al-Jazeera’s match fixing documentary claims
The Al Jazeera programme claimed pitches were doctored to achieve desired results at Galle, where Australia lost all their 20 wickets and were beaten by Sri Lanka inside three days.