Exciting news for cricket fans as Sri Lanka gears up to host New Zealand for a thrilling two-match Test series during the upcoming presidential election. The first Test is set to kick off at the historic Galle on September 18, with a rest day on September 21 coinciding with the voting day. The final game will take place at Galle starting on September 26.
New Zealand’s last tour to Sri Lanka in August 2019 resulted in a draw in the two-match Test series, showcasing fierce competition between the two sides. This series promises to deliver another round of intense cricket action.
Amidst the cricketing excitement, Sri Lanka is also bracing for its first presidential election next month following a sovereign default and a severe economic crisis in 2022. The turbulent political landscape saw former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign under pressure from public protests over essential shortages. His successor, Ranil Wickremesinghe, implemented stringent austerity measures in line with an IMF rescue plan.
