Sri Lanka Cricket today declared open a new Indoor Training Complex at the National High Performance Center, marking the completion of another key facility at the country’s Elite Training Center of Cricket.
The state-of-the-art, seven-wicket indoor facility has been built to international standards and comprises two wickets dedicated to Spin bowling, two wickets for Fast bowling, and three general-purpose wickets.
Designed to facilitate uninterrupted training under varying climatic conditions, the facility will serve players representing the National Men’s and Women’s Teams, ‘A’ Teams, and Emerging Teams, as well as the U19, U17, and U15 national squads.
The complex was formally declared open by the Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Sports, Mr. Sugath Thilakaratne, at the invitation of Sri Lanka Cricket Honorary President, Mr. Shammi Silva.
The office bearers and members of the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket were also present at the ceremony, alongside national men’s and women’s cricketers. The addition of the indoor training facility represents another significant milestone in strengthening Sri Lanka Cricket’s Elite Training Center, further reinforcing its status as a world-class high-performance facility dedicated to producing elite athletes.
Housed at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, the National High Performance Center also features an international-standard ground, Outdoor Practice Facilities, a gymnasium, a state-of-the-art eight-lane swimming pool, the Brain Center for advanced match analysis, and a comprehensive physiotherapy and rehabilitation unit, among several other essential support structures.
The opening of the facility comes at a crucial juncture, as Sri Lanka prepares for a demanding international calendar in 2026.
This includes tours by Pakistan and England in January, followed by the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
