Sri Lanka v Australia: Galle stadium damaged by storm
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Spectators sit in front of a damaged stand in Galle
The second day of Sri Lanka's opening Test against Australia was delayed after a storm damaged large parts of the ground.
No injuries were reported in Galle but a spectator stand collapsed, while the roof was torn off another area of the ground.
Broadcast equipment and a sightscreen were also toppled.
Despite the damage, play resumed relatively quickly and only 31 overs were lost from the day.
Australia closed on 313-8, having bowled Sri Lanka out for 212 on the opening day - a lead of 101 runs.
Galle is a port city in the Indian ocean
Broadcasting positions were also damaged by the wind and rain
The ground's pavilion was battered by the weather
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