Lankan Premier League Gets Green Signal From Health Ministry
Updated - 05 Nov 2020, 05:47 PM
Health Ministry of Sri Lanka & COVID prevention task force has given a green signal to the Lankan Premier League slated to get underway from November 21. The development was confirmed by Sri Lanka Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa who said that the government is focused to adapt to the new normal.
“This is indicatory of the govts commitment to adapt to New Normal & return the country to normalcy whilst adhering to health guidelines” Sports Minister tweeted thanking President and Prime Minister.
Lankan Premier League To Be Held At Pallekele, Hambantota
The Lankan Premier League (LPL) 2020 is slated to get underway from November 21 to December 13, 2020. All the 23 matches in the tournament will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy and Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, according to an official media release.
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium which has hosted 7 Tests, 26 ODIs and 23 T20 Internationals has a spectator capacity of 35,000. The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, also with a spectator capacity of 35,000, has hosted 21 ODIs and 7 T20 Internationals.
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