Cricket, a nation’s passion and pride
July 2nd, 2007 by IrshardSri Lankans’ cheer in unison
Cricket mad Sri Lanka, pads up, for the arrival of the English team for the One Day International (ODI) series to be played from October 1st to October 14th.
The ODI matches will be played in Colombo and Dambulla, with a warm up match in Moratuwa; a suburban town close to Colombo. Dambulla is in the north central province. The stadium is in close proximity to places of historical interest such as the 8th wonder of the world Sigiriya, within the cultural triangle. Visiting cricket fans can combine days of cricket with visits to places of tourist interest.
Come November, the Test Series between Sri Lanka and England takes off on the 14th to conclude on December 22nd in time for Christmas celebrations.
Of the four Test matches two will be played in Colombo, one in the hill capital Kandy with the final test played in the unique coastal town of Galle. This will be another opportunity to wrap cricket with experiencing Sri Lanka, enjoying its rich diversity.
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