Sharjah set to host another international encounter – Cricket News Update
International cricket will return to Sharjah in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 take on Sri Lanka in the 3rd Test of the three match series on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
The Men in Green have an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the series and even a draw will be enough for them to claim the series.
However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/TM-Dilshan-c2691 in the longest version of the game.
Things might change for Dilshan in the historic Sharjah stadium, which was recently inducted in the Guinness Book of World Records for holding the most number of One Day Internationals (ODIs) at one venue.
The organisers at the venue are looking forward to an interesting match between the Asian giants and claim that all arrangements have been made.
According to the joint secretary of the Sharjah Cricket Council Ali Anwar Jafri, “All the renovation work has been completed on time and we have installed the new score board and sight screens. Till now we did not have a score board which could also show
the action replays. The new scoreboard is one which adapts to the latest technology.”
To attract the fans for the Test match in Sharjah, tickets will be on sale and the organisers expect good number of crowds turning out from day one of the game.
The vice president of the Sharjah Cricket Club Waleed Bukhatir stated, “Everyone is waiting with bated breath for the return of the glory days of Sharjah Cricket Stadium so we are delighted to announce the ticket sales and anticipate a fabulous turnout.
We look forward to welcoming cricket fans, young and old, to our new and improved stadium. Rest assured, it will be like coming home.”
The main reason behind sales on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Cameron-James-Borgas-c49157 was that many Pakistani and Sri Lankan fan reside in Sharjah and will be expected to see the match if they get affordable prices.
Ticket price for the Test match will start from Dh30 whereas it will be Dh20 more for the ODI match.
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