Heavy rain and wind causes the roof of a temporary grandstand to collapse before the start of play on day two of the first test in Galle.
The roof on a makeshift grandstand at Galle International Stadium has collapsed due to heavy rain and wind before the start of play between Sri Lanka and Australia.No spectators were sitting in the stand when the roof collapsedRain began falling about 90 minutes before the scheduled first ball on day two of the first test, with big gusts blowing in off the coastline.
Ground staff managed to keep the entire ground covered as the rain blew in sideways, but metal sheets secured by ropes covering the small concreted seating area on the eastern side of the ground blew off. The entire roof then buckled, with officials now considering how to secure the metal before play can begin.No spectators were in the stand at the time, with Australia's team only just arriving at the ground.
Rain also continued to fall past the scheduled start of play of 10am local time, with ground staff struggling to keep the entire outfield covered amid the gusts of wind.Tyres are being used to keep some sections of tarpaulin down on the ground, however other pieces covering the outfield have blown away.Only bad weather can prevent a result in the match, with 13 wickets falling on day one. A three-day test is predicted due to the pitch conditions.
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