India, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka Cricket has announced free entry for spectators during the upcoming two-Test series against India in a bid to attract larger crowds. The series begins on August 15 in Galle, with the board confirming on Friday that fans will be able to watch both matches without purchasing tickets.

"Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that public admission to the upcoming Test Series between Sri Lanka and India will be free of charge, thus providing cricket fans with an excellent opportunity to witness world-class Test cricket," SLC stated in a release.

The opening Test will be played at the Galle International Stadium from August 15, while the second will take place at the SSC in Colombo from August 23 to 27. Both matc...