A Bangladesh supporter waves his flag in Pallekele, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup, Pallekele, August 31, 2023
A Bangladesh supporter waves his flag in PallekeleGetty Images
Dark clouds hover around the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, April 30, 2021
Dark clouds hover around the Pallekele International Cricket StadiumAFP/Getty Images
Rain had the final say once again, Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Pallekele, October 20, 2018
Rain had the final say once againGetty Images
Standard procedure: Rain had the first say in the opening T20, Sri Lanka v West Indies, 1st T20, Pallekele, November 9, 2015
Standard procedure: Rain hit the opening T20 between Sri Lanka and West IndiesAFP
Rain interrupted play for a significant chunk of the second session, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, July 4, 2015
Rain interrupted play for a significant chunk of the second sessionAFP
Wet scenes in Pallekele, Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Pallekele, November 1, 2012
Wet scenes in PallekeleAFP
Elton Chigumbura is hit by an Umar Gul bouncer, Pakistan v Zimbabwe, World Cup, Pallekele, March 14, 2011
Elton Chigumbura is hit by an Umar Gul bouncerGetty Images
Sri Lankan fans watch the game in Pallekele, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup, Pallekele, August 31, 2023
Sri Lankan fans watch the game in PallekeleGetty Images
A general view of play at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, April 30, 2021
A general view of play at the Pallekele International Cricket StadiumAFP/Getty Images
Clouds roll in over the Pallekele International Stadium, Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Pallekele, 1st day, July 26, 2016
Clouds roll in over the Pallekele International StadiumAFP
Rain delayed the start of play, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Pallekele, July 15, 2015
Rain delayed the start of playAFP
The second morning was overcast in Pallekele, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, July 4, 2015
The second morning was overcast in PallekeleAFP
Rain water gathered on the covers, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, July 9, 2012
Rain water gathered on the covers in PallekeleAFP
The clouds encircle Pallekele, Pakistan v Zimbabwe, World Cup, Pallekele, March 14, 2011
The clouds encircle Pallekele Getty Images
The first ODI goes on at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI, Pallekele, June 14, 2022
The first ODI goes on at the Pallekele International Cricket StadiumGetty Images
Spectators on the grass banks at Pallekele, Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, November 15, 2018
Spectators on the grass banks at PallekeleAssociated Press
Rain washed off the third session on the opening day, Sri Lanka v Australia, 1st Test, Pallekele, 1st day, July 26, 2016
Rain washed off the third session on the opening dayAFP
There were several brief rain breaks in the first session, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day, July 5, 2015
There were several brief rain breaks in the first sessionAFP
The covers are on in Pallekele, Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st T20, Pallekele, November 19, 2013
The covers are on in PallekeleAFP
The covers were brought out on the second morning, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day, July 9, 2012
The covers were brought out on the second morningAFP