Sri Lanka Cricket in collaboration with Ministry of Tourism has decided to dedicate the 1st Test match to be played between Sri Lanka and Australia to Cricket Legend Shane Warne.
One of the greatest cricketers to have played the game, Warne passed away in March this year, much to the shock and grief of the entire cricketing world.
Shane Warne has been one of Sri Lanka’s fiercest rivals on the field and a dearest friend off it. He was an instrumental figure in helping rebuild Sri Lanka Cricket following the Tsunami devastation in 2004.
The 1st Test match between the hosts and the touring Aussies will be played at the Galle International Cricket ground on the 29th of June.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando confirmed NewsWire that Cricket Australia has confirmed that Warne’s wife and family members are also expected to attend the Warne memorial Test match.
