Galle's 130-member groundstaff beat the rain at the Galle International Cricket Stadium during the first Test between India vs Sri Test on August 20, 2026.
They completed the covering operation in five minutes, deploying 28 covers and 300 tyres.
The team raced against the weather, mastered the art of covering the ground and ensured precious playing time was not lost.
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