Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium-by Kalani-eLanka The Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium is one of Sri Lanka’s iconic cricket grounds, located in the heart of the country in Dambulla, Central Province. This stadium, which opened in 2001, stands out for its unique location and scenic beauty, with the famous Dambulla Rock Temple as a backdrop. It’s the only stadium in Sri Lanka not affected by rain during the southwest monsoon season, making it ideal for hosting matches year-round. The stadium was built primarily to ensure the availability of a dry venue during the monsoon season. Funded by the Sri Lankan government and completed in record time, it serves as an important venue for both domestic and international cricket. ...

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Sri Lanka women’s crowning moment of glory as they grab the Asia Cup. Fantastic captain marvellous Chamari Athapaththu leads from the front.  BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.  (eLanka Sports Editor) Sri Lanka’s women cricketers dared to dream,  and then proved that dreams do come true as they sensationally grabbed the Asia Cup from a previously dominant India.  For a country that is dealing with much economically,  and struggling to raise its head, a little ray of sunshine swept across the Island nation putting everything else on hold as Chamari Athapaththu and her team jubilantly held aloft the prestigious Asian women’s cricketing plum. Rangiri Dambulla stadium will be remembered with nostalgia as the venue for a cricketing heist, as Sri Lanka’s women defied all logic to turn tables on Asia’s proven best team, second only to Australia in the world game.  Set an imposing target of 165 for victory, Sri Lanka ...

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