Pakistan to build three cricket grounds in Sri Lanka

Colombo: The Pakistan Cricket Board has provided financial assistance for the construction of three cricket grounds in three schools in Sri Lanka and the work on the first project began recently, the Pakistan Embassy in Colombo said.

The ground breaking ceremony of the development work of the first cricket ground was held recently at a local school and was attended by Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by the Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan Mariam Saeed and the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board D.S. de. Silva.

The completion period for this project is estimated to be two months which would include construction of grass turf, ground development and installation of sprinkling system. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board will be the supervising body for this project which will also contribute a grant for the completion of project.

While speaking on the occasion the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka appreciated the support by the government and people of Pakistan.

He said that this project is a manifestation of the deep rooted friendly relations between the two countries.

The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan Mariam Saeed informed the participants of the event that this project is a gift from the Government and people of Pakistan for the Sri Lankan public and it will further strengthen the bond of friendship between the two sides.

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