New Delhi : The Sri Lankan government and the Sri Lankan Cricket Board together have decided to build the country's largest cricket stadium in Homegama. Former Sri Lankan team captain Mahela Jayawardene is not in favor of building the biggest cricket stadium in the country, as he believes that the remaining stadiums in the country are also not being used properly. In such a situation, what is the use of building a new and huge stadium after spending so much. In such a situation, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket Board has told what is the motive behind making the country's largest cricket stadium to be built in Homegama.
Sri Lanka Cricket Board President Shammi Silva has said that the motive behind building a new cricket stadium in Homegama is to bid for the ICC World Cup. Shammi Silva has said that with the construction of the stadium, hosting rights for the ICC ODI World Cup 2029 and ICC T20 World Cup 2030 can be acquired in the country. The Sri Lankan Cricket Board will also be able to bid for these ICC tournaments.
Speaking to the Daily News, SLC President Shammi Silva has said, "ICC looks for big stadiums when countries bid to host international events. We have already for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2030 World T20 tournament Has bid. We only have four stadiums and if we are doing this it will be the fifth. "
The chairman of the board further said, "If you are going to bid for international level then you need big space, for which you have to keep in mind the future. Real estate market will also be high in the coming times. And we will get nothing. This is the only area available. It is an easily accessible place than any other. Within two hours you can reach anywhere in Sri Lanka except Jaffna. Can travel to this stadium which is one or two kilometers from the highway. "
Sri Lanka Cricket Board President Shammi Silva has said that the motive behind building a new cricket stadium in Homegama is to bid for the ICC World Cup. Shammi Silva has said that with the construction of the stadium, hosting rights for the ICC ODI World Cup 2029 and ICC T20 World Cup 2030 can be acquired in the country. The Sri Lankan Cricket Board will also be able to bid for these ICC tournaments.
Speaking to the Daily News, SLC President Shammi Silva has said, "ICC looks for big stadiums when countries bid to host international events. We have already for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2030 World T20 tournament Has bid. We only have four stadiums and if we are doing this it will be the fifth. "
The chairman of the board further said, "If you are going to bid for international level then you need big space, for which you have to keep in mind the future. Real estate market will also be high in the coming times. And we will get nothing. This is the only area available. It is an easily accessible place than any other. Within two hours you can reach anywhere in Sri Lanka except Jaffna. Can travel to this stadium which is one or two kilometers from the highway. "
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