Sri Lanka and England exude confidence:
Batting first will be an advantage
The Galle International Cricket Stadium and its
surroundings looks a picture. With the prevailing drought, the
ground has been watered and the playing field looks green. The
wicket looks dry and indications are that it will take spin on the
third day onwards. So the side winning the toss and batting first
will be at a distinct advantage.Sri Lanka and England have delayed
naming their playing elevens. The captains will take a look at the
wicket and the conditions before naming the actors who will take the
field and be in action for the days that the Test will be played.
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World T20 ticket sales launched
Sale of tickets for the ICC World Twenty20
cricket tournament, which begins in September, will commence on
Monday for Sri Lankan nationals, and from March 30, worldwide. At a
glittering ceremony at the Galle Face Green, the official sale of
tickets was launched.
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Fiji beat Kiwis to win Hong Kong Sevens
Fiji won the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday in a
tight match against New Zealand 35-28, putting them on course for
the world series title. Fiji had the best of the play in the first
half, but New Zealand stuck in with two tries from Mark Jackman to
go into the break equal 14-14.
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