Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
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deanoknight

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Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
« on: February 28, 2020, 04:22:35 AM »
Last week in sri lanka until the 4th of March was wondering if anyone knew of any bat shops i might be passing by. Currently near yala but moving to ella, then kandy, and finally a couple of nights in colombo. Hoping to catch the WI t20 in kandy if i can persuade the mrs🤞
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Re: Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2020, 08:51:19 AM »
No, but a Sri Lankan friend went for a visit there and said the bats were expensive, much more than on mainland India.
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Re: Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2020, 10:17:10 AM »
Quote from: Psi on February 28, 2020, 08:51:19 AM
No, but a Sri Lankan friend went for a visit there and said the bats were expensive, much more than on mainland India.

Different countries, different prices even though they are so close to each other! A lot of cricket gear is expensive, mostly due to high import taxes. There are a few shops in Colombo if you want to have a browse, one is The Cricket Shop and another I think called The Cricket Store both quick and easy to reach if you are staying somewhere central.
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Re: Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2020, 11:07:23 AM »
Sure, I wasn't implying it is part of India. Just was surprised that you can't get the same sorts of bargains as in India. Are there any Sri Lankan bat makers?
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Re: Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2020, 02:31:37 PM »
Cool I'll check those places out. Thanks for the heads up!
Only 500 rupees(around £2) to watch a odi is crazy.
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Re: Currently in sri lanka any bat shops to visit?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2020, 02:35:39 PM »
I was in SL for the WC 8-9 years ago and was surprised to hardly see any cricket stuff for sale anywhere we were.

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