First-Class cricket back in the spotlight

There's a fresh buzz in the domestic circuit as First-Class cricket in Sri Lanka has found its competitive edge once more.

- BY REX CLEMENTINE

The coaching staff of the national team, together with the selection panel, have put their heads together and encouraged top cricketers to roll up their sleeves and return to the grind of red-ball cricket. The result? A season brimming with tight contests, spirited performances, and no shortage of drama.

With T20 leagues mushrooming across the globe and luring players with lucrative paydays, the traditional longer format had taken a back seat in recent times. But in a bid to sharpen skills and build temperament, Sri Lanka Cricket's think tank has drawn a line in the sand - urging players to embrace the hard yards of First-Class cricket.