Among the other wounded players, Ajantha Mendis and Sangakkara have already played in the recent Twenty20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League. With memories still fresh, Sri Lankan authorities are providing the two teams with a security equal to that of a head of state, including restrictions on the fans.
Sri Lanka Cricket says spectators are banned from consuming alcohol or lighting firecrackers inside the venue at Galle.
Spectators are no longer allowed to bring in musical instruments, although the match sponsor will arrange for music in order to keep a cricket match tradition in Sri Lanka alive, cricket board secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said.
Murali out injured
Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will miss the opening Test against Pakistan with a knee injury. “Murali has picked up a knee injury and has been asked to rest for a while,” team manager Brendon Kuruppu said. His place in the first of the three Tests will be taken by either orthodox left-arm spinner Rangana Herath or rookie slow bowler Suraj Randiv Kaluhalmulla. (AFP)
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