Amla’s declaration keeps first test flying high

Sunday Times

TELFORD VICE, Galle

A sky alive with fluttering frivolity took the edge off the grim battle on the ground as the first test between Sri Lanka and SA oozed towards conclusion in Galle yesterday.

Besides the fourth day of the match, yesterday also served up a kite festival. For much of the afternoon, scores of brightly coloured craft were piloted from the ramparts of the fort that overlooks the ground.

Down below, nothing so carefree was going on. Sri Lanka bobbed somewhere between ser...