# Free entry for India Tests backed by Sri Lanka coach Kirsten 2026-08-15T02:34:50+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten has backed Sri Lanka Cricket's decision to offer free entry to selected stands during the two-match Test series against India, saying packed crowds boost the atmosphere of the longest format. Sri Lanka Cricket announced free entry to the grass embankments at Galle International Cricket Stadium and Sinhalese Sports Club for the series starting August 15. Kirsten, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup title, said every Test-playing nation should play at least 10 Tests a year. He added that his goal is to help Sri Lanka become a top-four side in world cricket. The Assam Tribune reported his comments from a virtual interaction facilitated by Sony Sports Network. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com Tags: Galle International Stadium, Gary Kirsten, India national cricket team, Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Sri Lanka cricket, Test cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/free-entry-for-india-tests-backed-by-sri-lanka-coach-kirsten/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/free-entry-for-india-tests-backed-by-sri-lanka-coach-kirsten/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.