Sri Lanka to host New Zealand for Test series, during presidential poll

Sri Lanka will host New Zealand for a two-match Test series during next month’s presidential election, Sri Lanka Cricket announced today.

The first Test will begin on September 18 at Galle, but there will be a rest day on September 21, when the voting is set to take place, the board said.

The Test matches are a part of the ICC World Test Championship Cycle of 2023 – 2025, according to the SLC.

The Test series, which is scheduled to be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium, will kick off on 18 September.

The first match of the two-match series will take place from September 18 to 23, while the second match is set to be played from September 26 to 30.