Image copyright AFP Symbol caption England enthusiasts watch their workforce play Sri Lanka at Galle Stadium in 2012
One In All the world’s most picturesque cricket stadiums is in danger of being demolished because it threatens the background status of a close-by fort.
Galle cricket stadium, in southern Sri Lanka, is famed for its shocking views of the Indian Ocean.
But it is the 17th Century Dutch castle which looms over the ground that has positioned it in danger.
Sri Lanka’s cultural affairs minister Wijeyadasa Rakapakshe said the fortress risks dropping Unesco World Historical Past standing on account of unauthorised development local, including the five hundred-seat pavilion stand which was rebuilt after the ground was devastated via the 2004 tsunami.
Image copyright AFP Symbol caption Sri Lanka have received so much of the suits they have played here considering the fact that 1998 
Symbol copyright AFP Symbol caption Status on the fort presents a fair view of the cricket under 
Symbol copyright AFP Symbol caption England are due to play here in November, and will finally end up bing the remaining staff to achieve this 
Symbol copyright AFP Symbol caption The stadium was devastated via the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, which killed a minimum of 31,000 other people in Sri Lanka 
Symbol copyright AFP Image caption It was rebuilt afterwards – but the new pavilion blocks the view of the fortress from the city’s major road
Mr Rakapakshe mentioned the federal government were left with a decision: both stay on the Global Heritage listing, or stay the pavilion.
However, Arjuna Ranatunga – who led Sri Lanka to victory within the 1996 Global Cup as captain – has recommended a compromise: demolish the present stand, and publish transient seating whilst Take A Look At fits had been played.
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