Test (Early) Sri Lanka tour squad predictions

[eaglevision]

Maybe it's to do with past wars, but I always wonder why it's not more on the map as a tourist destination - stunningly beautiful island with something for everyone from the surf to the safaris to the hills and tea estates to the ancient cultural places.

The more accessible options (Bali, Singapore, Thailand, etc) makes it difficult to justify going there for many, particularly families. It’s not really somewhere you “pass through” either. The old marketing on Channel 9, even led by Tony who loved the place was just a few plane shots. SL tourism could do a lot worse than tap into the Australian market using cricket as a vehicle. I’d be more than happy for the government and even Fox to subsidise some of the advertising cost, just an incredible place. If there was some resultant demand for it I’ve always thought a flight Perth to Colombo then onto Maldives would be commercially viable.

 

[sr36]

The more accessible options (Bali, Singapore, Thailand, etc) makes it difficult to justify going there for many, particularly families. It’s not really somewhere you “pass through” either. The old marketing on Channel 9, even led by Tony who loved the place was just a few plane shots. SL tourism could do a lot worse than tap into the Australian market using cricket as a vehicle. I’d be more than happy for the government and even Fox to subsidise some of the advertising cost, just an incredible place. If there was some resultant demand for it I’ve always thought a flight Perth to Colombo then onto Maldives would be commercially viable.

Good point. I was living in South East Asia when I went on a few family holidays there. So flight was short and cheap.

 

[Rookie]

Absolutely one of my favourite countries. People are friendly, dirt cheap safari, landscape and food are incredible. One of the best sporting experiences I’ve had.

I might have to go check it out on a future tour. My wife refuses to go back to India, but I can probably sell her on beaches, seafood and more safaris.

 

[eaglevision]

I might have to go check it out on a future tour. My wife refuses to go back to India, but I can probably sell her on beaches, seafood and more safaris.

Last time I went I took the missus and went to India and Sri Lanka. She felt far more comfortable in SL. Minimal ogling and hassling and when you politely say no to the relatively few hawkers there are they leave you alone. If you do end up heading there feel free to hit me and/or sr36 up, I’m sure we’d both be happy to give some suggestions that would make it more appealing for the missus/family.

 

[western royboy]

Surgery on the shoulder that popped when he hi fived would you believe. That was about a month ago me thinks. So there goes any chance of a comeback this year in any format. Perhaps be back in time for WTC final but will he even be selected for that?

Ashes next year is absolute best case scenario

 

[Bedi]

I would imagine it's simple enough to buy them at the ground.

It's what I'm going to do. Apparently, you can also get access to the "Members" for a nominal fee.

First game starts on a Wednesday so I can't see it jam packed for the first 3 days anyway. Second Test starts on a Thursday.

I'm booked and off to the first test! Liking the sound of the members option, also looking forward to watching a session up from the fort too.

 

[Borisdog]

I'm booked and off to the first test! Liking the sound of the members option, also looking forward to watching a session up from the fort too.

When do you get there?

 

[Bedi]

When do you get there?

28th Jan I arrive in Galle

 

[Borisdog]

28th Jan I arrive in Galle

I get there on 24th, assuming Sri Lankan Airways don't screw the pooch somehow.

 

[cricketnut14]

I get there on 24th, assuming Sri Lankan Airways don't screw the pooch somehow.

i think you and Bedi needed to grab a comm box and do a ball by ball commentary for us all

 

[Borisdog]

i think you and Bedi needed to grab a comm box and do a ball by ball commentary for us all

I plan on not being able to speak ( relatively ) coherently.

Actually, now that I think of it, that's probably a solid qualification.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

i think you and Bedi needed to grab a comm box and do a ball by ball commentary for us all

I second this, in the style of Greig and Lawry please

 

[Borisdog]

I second this, in the style of Greig and Lawry please

Well,

I'll definitely be getting the Lion on the line ( Or maybe in my gob )