South African team arrives in Sri Lanka for Test series

02 Jul, 2018

The South Africa cricket team arrived in Sri Lanka today (July 02nd) to take part in 02 Test Matches, 05 ODIs and one T20 game. The team arrived at the Movenpick hotel in Colombo.

The South African cricket team will be residing in the bustling city of Colombo and this will be their home away from home during the ?South Africa tour of Sri Lanka 2018?. The first test is due to kick off on the 12^th of July at the Galle International stadium.

M?venpick Hotel Colombo is also currently THE venue for the FIFA 2018 games at the Vistas Rooftop bar and is also introducing Cricket themed snack menus at their panoramic rooftop bar during the cricket tournaments.

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