They were the first in the country to play 50-over cricket or what has come to be known internationally as one-day Internationals or ODIs. They also started franchise cricket before Sri Lanka Cricket commenced the Lanka Premier League. They were the first in the country to play 50-over cricket or what has come to be known internationally as one-day Internationals or ODIs. They also started franchise cricket before Sri Lanka Cricket commenced the Lanka Premier League. www.dailymirror.lk