The 2nd Test between Srilanka and Pakistan has been shifted to Galle from Colombo. 2nd Test has been shifted to Galle due to ongoing protests in the country. So Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to shift from the capital city to Galle. The 1st Test between the two sides is ongoing at Galle. It started on 16th July.
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Due to the rise of protests and turmoil situations in the capital city they had to take this decision. The protesters invade the Prime Minister’s house even it was set on a fire. So it was better to shift the 2nd Test from Colombo to Galle. These protests and all also resulted in the President leaving the country. The current Prime Minister is working as interim president. The new president will be elected in the upcoming days.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) took the decision with the consideration of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about shifting the 2nd Test to Galle. 2nd Test will commence on 24 July. While the ongoing 1st Test is in interesting mode. Pakistan’s Skipper Babar Azam’s century took visitors to a good position. The hosts are 36/1 with a lead of 40 at the end of Day 2. We can expect a thriller on Day 3.
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