IND vs PAK R Premadasa Stadium: Who was R Premadasa? In whose name the historical stadium of Colombo is named; Where will India-Pakistan clash take place?
IND vs PAK R Premadasa Stadium: R Premadasa Stadium located in Colombo is once again in the headlines because the great match between India vs Pakistan is to be played here during the 2026 T20 World Cup. But do you know who was the leader after whom this stadium has been named?
Who was R Premadasa?
R Premadasa was actually former Sri Lankan President Ranasinghe Premadasa. He was born on 23 June 1924 in Colombo. Coming from an ordinary family, Premadasa made his mark in politics on the basis of hard work and public service. He was the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1978 to 1989 and later became the President of the country in 1989.
Remembering is done to help the poor
Ranasinghe Premadasa is especially remembered for the upliftment of the poor and the lower class. He started schemes like ‘Gaam Udava’ (Village Vigilance), which aimed at rural development and providing housing facilities. During his tenure, the country saw many social and infrastructure related projects.
Political life has been full of challenges
However, his political life was also full of challenges. He was assassinated in a suicide attack in Colombo on 1 May 1993. This attack was carried out by terrorists associated with LTTE. Even after his death, his contribution to Sri Lankan politics and development is remembered.
Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, formerly known as the ‘Colombo International Cricket Stadium’, was later named in his honour. It is the main cricket ground of Sri Lanka and has been witness to many historic matches.
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Now when the teams of India and Pakistan will face each other here in the 2026 T20 World Cup, this ground will not only show the thrill of cricket but will also remind of the legacy of the leader after whom it is named.
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