SL vs PAK Live: SL vs PAK 2nd Test – The ongoing political tension in Sri Lanka keeps increasing each day with lakhs of people going on protest. Colombo has been worst hit with protests going on full flow. So much so that, the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is set to be shifted from Colombo to Galle. While cricket matches have not been threatened due to this economic crisis in the Island nation, the situation in Colombo’s streets might create logistical difficulties for a Test match scheduled to be played in Colombo from July 24. Follow SL vs PAK Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
SL vs PAK Live: Why the second Test between SL vs PAK is going to shift from Colombo?
- Sri Lanka is going through an economic crisis after President Rajapaksa fled away from the country last week.
- People fumed with anger and soon went to President’s place in Colombo wanting for a change.
- Daily, the streets of Colombo are filled with angry protestors wanting justice.
- Hence SLC feels playing the 2nd Test in this backdrop could prove to be a disaster.
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SL vs PAK Live: SLC desperate to complete the ongoing series against Pakistan
The first Test between SL and PAK got underway in Galle today. Galle also witnessed a huge protest on July 9 on the second day of the Test between SL vs AUS. However, the Test match was not hampered. Sri Lanka has been going through a worst time since June. Australia still agreed to Tour the Island nation and help SLC from the financial crunch.
Pakistan have also shown solidarity and have agreed to come on tour. Now, SLC would be hoping the series gets completed without any hassles. International matches have been played in Colombo in recent times. Two T20Is between SL and AUS were played and things looked fine. The situation though has gone a bit worse in Colombo since two T20Is.
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SL vs PAK Live: Why does SLC want to move the second Test to Galle?
- SLC feels Galle is the best bet for the second Test to be completed owing to recent Test matches played against Australia
- The ongoing first Test between SL vs PAK is also being played in Galle.
- SLC feels the situation in Galle is a bit better compared to Colombo
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