Sunday, 31 July 2011
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Homes of Cricket - Sinhalese Sports Club Ground , Colombo
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History
In 1899, after a combined school cricket team, composed mainly of Sinhala cricketers from Royal College, S. Thomas' College and Wesley College beating Colts Cricket Clubby a one run decided form an all-Sinhalese club, and thus found Sinhalese Sports Club. The club leased a land in Victoria park with sandy soil and covered with cinnamon trees. The ground was next to the Lawn club and by the side of National Museum of Colombo and National Arts Gallery. In 1952 again club crown leased another 20 acres (81,000 m2) and shifted in to present location in maitland place, which was used as an aerodrome by the allied forces in World War II.
Ground
The pavilion of the ground was built in 1956 with the sponsorship of Donovan Andree, a leading nightclub entrepreneur. A giant scoreboard and sightscreens were built in mid-70s. Later the current scoreboard was built. The ground also has a media center and commentary box with modern facilities. Various sponsors including Lankabell, Seylan Bank and HSBC have built stands bearing their brands. There are two grass embankments for the spectators.
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