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Great Wall! One of the most prominent features of the Galle Stadium is the 16th-century Dutch fort that forms its backdrop. |
The entire southern side of the small stadium is open with the Galle Fort road encircling it.
It's like watching cricket at the maidans in Mumbai. No surprise then that there were more people outside the boundary wall than inside on Day One of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India.
The big cover-up
THIS certainly has to be one of the biggest operations on a cricket field. Here, when it rains, the ground staff not only cover the square, but to protect the ground from the rains, they cover the entire playing field.
As soon as it rains, a workforce of 175 get to work rolling out the covers. And yesterday, their work was even more difficult considering that the rain was playing hide and seek for most parts of the day. A lot of hard work that but thanks to them, we had some play in the final session.
Cricket lays lovers low
THE walls of the Galle fort that overlooks the city is a very popular hang-out for lovers.
The gaps between the turrets are ideal for lovers because of the privacy they offer.
Yesterday however, the lovers had to stay away from their favourite haunt because many had come to watch the cricket from there.
The fort provides excellent view of the stadium too and you can sit on the top of the wall on the southern end and enjoy a clear view of all the action. For the next four days, the place will be full of cricket lovers.
Wonder if the young couples of this city like matches being scheduled at the Galle stadium.
