Govt. suspends proposed cricket stadium in Homagama (Update)
May 21, 2020

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The government has decided to suspend the proposed international Cricket stadium project in Homagama, the Prime Minister’s Office has said.

(Last update : Thursday, 21 May 2020 15:13)

PM holds discussion Homagama cricket ground (Pics)

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today held a meeting with several former cricketers and government officials with regard to the proposed Homagama International Cricket Stadium.

Former cricketers - Roshan Mahanama, Mahela Jayawardena, Kumar Sangakkara and Sanath Jayasuriya as well as senior player Lasith Malinga had attended the meeting.

In addition, Sports minister - Dulles Alahapperuma, President of Sri Lanka Cricket - Shammi Silva, former sports minister - Johnston Fernando, former SLC president - Thilanga Sumathipala and former MP - Namal Rajapaksa had attended the meeting.

According to reports, it has been generally agreed that constructing a cricket stadium was not necessary in the present situation.

Instead, the need for a broader programme to develop the sport in the country was discussed, it was proposed that a national plan should be formulated on this regard.

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