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PODCAST ALERT 🔔 CRICKET is embedded in Sri Lankan

PODCAST ALERT 🔔 CRICKET is embedded in Sri Lankan culture. On every street corner games are played and makeshift pitches are put up. Galle Cricket ground is a UNESCO World Heritage site and fans can watch matches from up high, sitting on the ramparts. Faces are painted, flags wave, music plays - a festival atmosphere followed by a dip in the sea and drinks and chatter in local restaurants. Yet cricket was bought to the island by the British during their occupation, and it was once an elite sport. In 1996, it all changed, against the backdrop of civil war, the Sri Lankan team were a mixed group and the underdogs who won the world cup.

In this interview Journalist, Author and Podcaster Nicholas Brookes shares a beautiful story of his time living in Sri Lanka researching his critically acclaimed book, An Islands Eleven. We talk about cricket in Sri Lanka and how it changed the spirit of a nation, has fed into gender equality and why the game means as much to Sri Lankans as Tea. The two go hand in hand after all.

The opening image is of 14 year old prodigy Chamodi Praboda who took Sri Lanka U19 to a smashing win against England. We’ve hosted families whose children have toured the island with their school teams from New Zealand and UK, cricket fans flying in for test matches and we see local kids in our streets honing their cricket skills. Nick is a wonderful guest who shares fascinating insights into the island through the lens of cricket, culture and people.

Series 3, episode 3 out now on Spotify, Apple and other platforms.. Link in comments and bio.

🎙️ Sri Lanka, Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot
🔔 Series 3, ep 3: Island Files - Nicholas Brookes on Cricket Culture and Community in Sri Lanka
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Sssshh…..Ssshh. Two months before arriving, this h

Sssshh…..Ssshh. Two months before arriving, this hopeful groom contacted us and said he wanted to propose to his love. A week later he called again to say they were expecting their first baby. We planned in secret, with high precision, supported by our event partners - making sure T was completely in the dark and was able to enjoy her meal before he popped the question. We even concocted a story on why there was a photographer present to capture the moment. Edge of the seat stuff, and of course she was bowled over and said yes ❤️

Get in touch if you have an intimate event you’d like to host at Kalukanda House.

Photos used with permission.

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Just leaving this here for anybody needing a remin

Just leaving this here for anybody needing a reminder right now. All you need is right here. Breathe…

“Often first experiences don’t live up to expectations - that was absolutely not the case with Kalukanda House”…. June D, December 2025 (3 adults)

“Staying at the Kalukanda House was one of the best decisions of my life!! 😍 I traveled to Sri Lanka alone as a woman and from the first moment I felt very welcomed and well taken care of”….Anna L, December 2025 (1 adult)

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From all of us at Kalukanda House, we wish you a y

From all of us at Kalukanda House, we wish you a year of joy, good health, peace and opportunities to run into exciting horizons. ❤️

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A Definition of Luxury in 10 simple steps …

A Definition of Luxury in 10 simple steps …

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When all you want is a solo night time swim under

When all you want is a solo night time swim under the stars, the palms and universe above 💙

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