The build up to the first ball signals the end of decades of hope and hard work. The crowning moment is over in a flash, but it marks the start of a new era for cricket in Canberra. Manuka Oval became Australia's 11th Test venue when Marcus Harris faced up to Sri Lankan quick Kasun Rajitha with the backdrop of 8556 fans clapping in unison on Friday morning. Saturday (day 02) of the Test Match was almost a sell out with colourful crowds out in full voice. H.E. Mr. Somasundaram Skandakumar, High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to Australia, and concurrently accredited to Fiji, New Zealand, Solomon Islands was kind enough to share his thoughts with us. SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL, WEEKLY VIDEOS EVERY TUESDAY; https://www.youtube.com/user/avondissanayake FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avondissanayake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudioSparkle/ MUSIC BY: https://www.epidemicsound.com