They are Buddhist monks in striking saffron robes on a rare field trip. The one main reason for the one-hour journey from Matara to Galle in a rickety bus by these holy men was to see Sachin Tendulkar in action.

SRI LANKA-The coastal train had derailed on the Hikkaduwa to day. Two deaths were also reported while the remaining injurered were rushed to the Galle Hospital. The train was travelling from Kandy to Matara.-file photo