Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: SLC shifts 2nd Test match venue amid rising political unrest at Colombo
India Today
SLC have moved the second Test match away from Colombo over the current political situation of the country.
Sri Lanka Cricket board has decided to shift the second Test match against Pakistan to Galle International Stadium, instead of Colombo. The second Test match, scheduled to be held from 24-28 July, has been moved due to logistical issues faced by the board amid growing unrest due to the political crisis in Sri Lanka.
The decision has been floating around for a while now with Colombo protesting against their former government.
While the multi-format tour of Australia went without any complications, it is expected that things will not be as simple in the near future. Recently, Sri Lanka international Chamika Karunaratne went on a rant stating that he is not able to go to his practice sessions because he has had to stand in queue for two days to refuel his car.
The first Test between hosts Sri Lanka and Pakistan are currently underway in Galle and the second Test is scheduled to start from July 24.
