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Sri Lanka Cricket Museum

Coordinates: 6°54′21″N 79°52′06″E / 6.905935°N 79.868434°E / 6.905935; 79.868434
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Sri Lanka Cricket Museum
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Established20 February 2019; 5 years ago (2019-02-20)[1][2]
Location35 Maitland Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Coordinates6°54′21″N 79°52′06″E / 6.905935°N 79.868434°E / 6.905935; 79.868434

Sri Lanka Cricket Museum is located at Maitland Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka,[1] at the former Asian Cricket Council headquarters, adjacent to the headquarters of Sri Lanka Cricket.[3]

It was officially opened by Minister of Sports Harin Fernando on 20 February 2019[1] and is operated by Sri Lanka Cricket.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Museum covers the history of cricket in the country. The museum documents the country's journey towards becoming a test nation and its achievements made during the pre and post test era. It includes a 'Hall of Fame', as well as significant cricketing ‘moments’ and ‘turning points’ in Sri Lanka's cricketing history.[4] The gallery contains the 1996 World Cup trophy and the 2014 T20 World Cup trophy.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Sri Lanka Cricket opens a 'Cricket Museum'". The Daily News. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Sri Lanka Cricket Museum - Colombo". bookingsrilanka.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Cricket museum open at Sri Lanka Cricket headquarters". Sunday Observer. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Sri Lanka Travel and Tour Operators visit Sri Lanka Cricket Museum". cricket.lk. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Sri Lanka Cricket Museum, Colombo". lakpura.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.