Rain halts play in Sri Lanka-Bangladesh cricket match with draw looking likely in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Rain forced an early lunch on the final day of the first cricket test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Saturday, frustrating Bangladesh's hopes of pushing for a rare victory away from home.
Just 80 minutes of play was possible on Saturday morning before the showers began, bringing a halt to what promised to be an absorbing final day. With dark clouds and covers firmly in place, the umpires sensibly called for an early lunch.
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