V T Raj, our Badulla Sports Correspondent
At a cost of over 5 lakhs
The Mayor of Badulla Mr. M.D. Hemachandra inaugurated the work in connection with the turf Wicket in Badulla which is expected to cost around fifty lakhs granted by the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka.
The work has already commenced and is expected to be completed by the year ends. Three turf wickets and a matting wicket have been designed at the Badulla esplanade. Side Screens, a new score board, levelling of the outfield, pavilion etc. have been designed under this programme and once the work is completed cricket fans in Badulla will have an opportunity to witness foreign teams in action in Badulla.
The President of the Badulla Cricket Association Mr. R.M.U. Ratnayake and his officials and the general public including the Mayor of Badulla Mr. Hemachandra have thanked the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka Mr. Thilanga Sumathipala for his action to construct a turf wicket in Badulla.
Over thirty teams to vie for Mayor's Cup
V T Raj, our Badulla Sports Correspondent
Six-a-side cricket tournament for the Badulla Mayor's Cup will be conducted during latter part of this month organised by the Badulla District Cricket Association.
According to the Secretary of the BDCA Mr. R. M. Gunasekera, over thirty teams were expected to participate in this tournament. Clubs willing to participate are requested to communicate with the Secretary C/o Badulla Library on or before 15th of this month.