England
will grace the shores of Sri Lanka as a part of their winter tour 2014. This
will be the second time with in a year England to lock horns with Sri Lanka in
an ODI serious. It will be perfect foil to both teams to test their abilities
before the Cricket World Cup in Australia. The tour schedule is as follows.
|
|
Date
|
Start Time
|
Venue
|
City
|
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1st
ODI
|
26th
Nov 2014
D/N
|
09:00
GMT
14:30
Local
|
R.
Premadasa Stadium
|
Colombo
|
|
2nd
ODI
|
29th
Nov 2014
D/N
|
09:00
GMT
14:30
Local
|
R.
Premadasa Stadium
|
Colombo
|
|
3rd
ODI
|
3rd
Dec 2014
D/N
|
09:00
GMT
14:30
Local
|
Mahinda
Rajapaksa International Stadium
|
Hambantota
|
|
4th
ODI
|
6th
Dec 2014
|
04:15
GMT
09:45
Local
|
R.
Premadasa Stadium
|
Colombo
|
|
5th ODI
|
10th
Dec 2014
D/N
|
09:00
GMT
14:30
Local
|
Pallekele
International Cricket Stadium
|
Kandy
|
|
6th
ODI
|
13th
Dec 2014
|
04:15
GMT
09:45
Local
|
Pallekele
International Cricket Stadium
|
Kandy
|
|
7th ODI
|
16th
Dec 2014
|
09:00
GMT
14:30
Local
|
R.
Premadasa Stadium
|
Colombo
|
First
2 ODIs and the last ODI will be played in the commercial capital of Sri Lanka,
Colombo. Colombo has many attractions and a vibrant night life. Surely when the
Englishmen come to the town in December, Colombo will turn into a party mood
with the Christmas season.
3rd
ODI will be played at the Port city of Sri Lanka, Hambantota. Hambantota is
close proximity to beautiful beaches and wildlife. Yala National Park is the
most visited wildlife park in Sri Lanka. It is popular due to the
accessibility, facilities and diversity in Fauna and Flora. Yala is very popular
for sighting of Leopards. Udawalawa National park is famous for wild elephants
and Kumana Park is a Bird Statuary especially for migrant Birds.
For
the 5th and 6th ODIs teams will move to hill capital of
Sri Lanka, Kandy. Kandy is the last kingdom in Sri Lanka and has a rich
history. There are many historical places to visit in Kandy. Pallekele International Stadium is one of the
scenic stadiums in the world. Pellekele Stadium resembles the Super Sport Park
in Centurion, South Africa.
Sri
Lanka is waiting for “Barmy army” to invade the land during the festive season.
