India, Aug. 8 -- Cricket fans will be allowed free entry during Sri Lanka's upcoming two-Test series against India, starting August 15 in Galle, the country's cricket board announced on Friday.

"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 first match will be held at the Galle International Stadium while the second game will be held at the SSC in Colombo from August 23-27.

"Sri Lanka Cricket warmly invites cricket enthusiasts, young aspiring cricketers, families, and sports fans from across the country to take adva...