The temporary grandstand at the Galle International Stadium collapsed during the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia, with strong winds and heavy rain delaying play on day two.
The stand was full on day one of the match but, due to the delayed start, nobody was in there when it collapsed. A glass panel also fell and smashed on the floor right in front of a marquee where tour groups had been sat the day before.
The rain began before play was due to start on day two, with ground staff managing to get eh playing surface and outfield covered. However, metal sheets on the roof of the temporary stand were blown off by strong gusts of wind coming from the coastline.
The entire roof then completely collapsed, with ground staff also facing a battle to keep the field covered. They did use tyres in a bid to keep the covers on, however some still got blown away.
13 wickets fell on day one of the Test, with Australia bowling Sri Lanka out for 212. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon took 5-90 for the visitors, while leg spinner Mitchell Swepson picked up 3-55.
Wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella was the only batter to pass fifty for Sri Lanka, scoring an impressive 58 off just 59 balls. In response, Australia reached 98-3 at the close of play, with Usman Khawaja unbeaten on 47 and Travis Head on six.
The final wicket to fall on day one was that of Steve Smith, who was run out after a mix-up with Khawaja. Smith appeared to be furious with Khawaja after being run out, gesticulating wildly in his direction and then fuming silently on the dressing room balcony.
However, Smith's reaction to the run out has been slammed by former Australia captain Ian Chappell, who told Wide World of Sports : "You've got to look at it from the point of view of Smith being a former captain, and I don't think he should be showing his emotions like that. You can do it behind closed doors, but on the field he shouldn't be doing it.
"In a sense I'm not surprised, because Smith doesn't keep his emotions to himself, which is just the way he is, he's known nothing but cricket really in his upbringing, which is not a good thing. A captain, or vice-captain has to keep his emotions even."
