President directs Galle Stadium reconstruction

RECONSTRUCTION: President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday directed the relevant authorities to reconstruct the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

President Rajapaksa also stressed the importance of the historic Galle Fort. He added that the construction should not harm the archaeological value and the beauty of the Galle Fort which is declared a world heritage by the UNESCO which also attracts more tourists to the country, once the Stadium is reconstructed.

The Galle International Cricket Stadium which was devastated by the tsunami is one of the happy hunting grounds for the Sri Lanka team where they have recorded nine victories from the eleven matches played there.