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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that public admission to the upcoming Test Series
between Sri Lanka and India will be free of charge thus providing cricket fans with an excellent
opportunity to witness world-class Test cricket.
The Match Schedule
1st Test: 15\u201319 August 2026 \u2013 GICS, Galle
2nd Test: 23\u201327 August 2026 \u2013 SSC, Colombo
Both matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025\u20132027 cycle.
Spectators may access the venues through the following designated gates:
GICS, Galle: Gate No. 4
SSC, Colombo: Gates 3, 4, 5 and 7
Sri Lanka Cricket warmly invites cricket enthusiasts, young aspiring cricketers, families, and
sports fans from across the country to take advantage of this initiative and experience the
excitement of international Test cricket between Sri Lanka and India.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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