SL vs NZ 1st Test, Galle: Why Some Sri Lankan Players Will Spend Supposed Day 4 On The Road Owing To 'Rest Day'
For the first time in 16 years, a Test match is featuring a 'rest day' which begs the question: why did Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) choose to host a six-day Test against New Zealand at Galle?
SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Why is there a rest day in the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand?
At Stumps on Day 3, Sri Lanka remains 202 runs ahead, with six wickets in hand in its second innings. However, no cricket will be played in the contest on Saturday.
First time in 16 years! Why does SL vs NZ 1st Test have a rest day?
The opening Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is interestingly poised at the moment. After three days of play, Sri Lanka are leading by 202 runs but there will be no play on the fourth day.
Why does the first Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test have a rest day, again?
It's because of the presidential elections, which means a travel day for Sri Lanka players and officials to go and vote
Mathews, Dhananjaya help extend SL's lead ahead of rest day
The duo helped Sri Lanka recover from O'Rourke's strikes after Chandimal and Karunaratne had laid the foundation earlier
SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Karunaratne, Chandimal's heroics put New Zealand on back foot as Sri Lanka assert dominance with 202-run lead on Day 3
Dimuth Karunaratne (83) and Dinesh Chandimal (61) stitched a 147-run partnership and help Sri Lanka take 202-run lead against New Zealand in 1st Test.
Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka's top order fires as they extend lead before rest day on Day 3
Notably, tomorrow (September 21) will be a 'rest day' and no cricket will be played at the Galle Stadium due to the presidential elections in Sri Lanka. Hence, Day 4 will commence on September 22, and the subsequent day will be the last day of the Test.
SL Vs NZ, 1st Test: Why Does Sri Lanka Vs New Zealand In Galle Have A Rest Day?
The first Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle, for the first time in 16 years, will witness a rest day, on what should have been Day 4 of the game
Sri Lanka Lead By 202 In First New Zealand Test
Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.
Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Highlights: Sri Lanka lead by 202 runs with 6 wickets remaining
Right then, that is it from an entertaining Day 3 of this Test match where Sri Lanka find themselves in a good position and New Zealand have a lot to do to turn things around. Well, if you are not aware,
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka againts New Zeland test match pre match press conference
Craig Howard National Spin Bowling Coach Team Sri Lanka post match press conference.
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SL vs NZ: SLC Announce Schedule For 2-Test Series, 1st Match To Have Rest Day Due To Presidential Elections
The first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand at Galle, scheduled to begin on September 18, will have a rest day on September 21 due to presidential elections in the island nation. While ...