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HEADLINE: Galle doubtful as venue for West Indies Tests

 
CaribbeanCricket.com 2015-08-30 06:59:37 

Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee is considering beginning the upcoming Test series against West Indies in Colombo instead of Galle, which has been the customary venue for a tour opener, because of the cost factor. West Indies, who last played a series in Sri Lanka in 2011, are set to tour again around mid-October.

With the West Indies tour not generating big revenue for the SLC, chances are the interim committee would prefer playing the two Tests at the P Sara Oval and the SSC or R Premadasa Stadium to cut costs.

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rillo 2015-08-31 11:33:42 

In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Look at the tv rights disparity. WI only 45 mil.

 
Kay 2015-08-31 11:52:27 

Alyuh tek dat. Second tier team deserves second tier treatment and whilst you guys are at it no 5-star hotels too. Any decent hostel or B&B will suffice.... smile