Pakistan’s support for construction cricket grounds in Sri lanka

A ground-breaking ceremony of a cricket ground was held at Ananda Sastralaya Kotte with Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogallagama as the Chief Guest.

Pakistan Acting High Commissioner Mariam Saeed and Sri Lanka Cricket Board Chairman D.S. de Silva were also present.

This project is being implemented with Pakistan Cricket Board Financial assistance which will also sponsor construction of two more similar cricket grounds in Sri Lanka. The completion period of this project is estimated to be two months, which would include construction of grass turf, ground development and installation of sprinkler system.

Sri Lanka Cricket will be the supervising body for this project which will also contribute matching grant for the completion of project.

Minister Bogollagama appreciated the support by the Government and people of Pakistan. He said this project is a manifestation of the deep rooted friendly relations between the two countries.

Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan Saeed said this project is a gift from the Government and people of Pakistan to Sri Lankans and it will further strengthen the bond of friendship between the two sides.