Sri Lankan govt decides to suspend proposal for new international cricket ground near Colombo

Sri Lankan government has decided to suspend proposal for a new international cricket ground near Colombo following controversy surrounding it in wake of present COVID crisis. The decision was reached after a meeting convened by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today involving Sri Lanka cricket officials, former players and administrators. A statement said Prime Minister has also instructed to direct funds to develop school cricket and stadiums. Senior cricketers Sanath Jayasuriya, Roshan Mahana...