Trinity Takes Milo Trophy to the Hills Kingswood to Form Past Cricketers
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Tuesday 7th October 2008 15 Mahanama College Ananda College Front row from left: Udaka Supun, Chathura Fernando, Oshan Chandula, Sajith Ruberu, Randika Welikannage. Front row from left: Udesh Nadeeranga, Geshan Wimaladharma, Lucky Rogers (Coach), Sachin Devage, Matheesha Second row from left: Manjuka Perera (Asst Coach), Rusiru Dilshan, Hashan Perera, Chanuka Rupasinghe, Perera (Captain), Priyankara Nandasena (MiC), Rasith Jayaratne, Aravinda Amarasekara (Asst. Coach), Minura de Silva. Danushka Gunathilaka, Lahiru Weerakoon, Aravinda de Silva, Pasindu Madushan, Dulan Chathuranga, Lesley Standing from left: Ruvinda Shamen, Asanka Ranthilakage, Sachithra Perera, Thisura Godahewa, Naleen Silva, Mayuka Harischandra (MiC) and Vipul Sittimige (Coach) Perera, Sanjeewa Udawatte, Tharaka Palihakkara, Chamith Deemantha and Pasindu Madushan. (Pic by Sajith Jayasekara) (Pic by Nishan S. Priyantha) Under-17 Division I Tournament Ananda-Mahanama clash for plum by Reemus Fernando they beat Kegalu Vidyalaya, In the absence of Jayaratne, left St. Benedict’s College to 130 runs to And the teams batting first have Dharmapala College, Pannipitiya arm paceman Ruvinda Shamen will earn a 43 run victory. struggled to score runs. Teams bat- A formidable Ananda College will and Thurstan College in a row to spearhead the attack with Sanjeewa On both occasions, the outstand- ting second have won four matches. meet Mahanama College in the earn their final spot. The most Udawatte and Thisara Kanishka. ing performance of all rounder And the only teams to have won the grand final of the Inter School remarkable victory during that stage Their spin department is strength- Danushka Gunathilaka was the key match after batting first are Under-17 Division I Tournament was their win against Dharmapala, ened by Minura Janadhi, Matheesha to the wins. The pacie picked up Ananda and Mahanama. today, at the CCC Grounds. as they defended a low score, to Perera and the off spin leg spin com- crucial wickets and top scored in It is the first time that the The two schools, although poles extract a 14 run victory. However, bination of Pasindu Madushan and both matches and he will be the Under-17 tournament is being apart where their cricket history is paceman Madumal Jayaratne, who Sachithra Perera who shared six man to be watched in the final. played with white ball and concerned, have played in similar picked up four wickets in that match wickets between them in the semi Captained by Sajith Ruberu, coloured clothing. This year, the fashion, bludgeoning fancied teams to guide the side to victory is nurs- final against Thurstan College. Mahanama has Randika tournament is played as a limited on their way to the final. And the ing an injury and will not be avail- Ananda College has not advanced Welikannage, Hashan Perera, overs tournament. way they have fought is a guarantee able for today’s match. But that will to a final of the Under-17 Division I Danushka Gunathilaka and Until last year, the tournament that they will produce a thriller, not hinder Ananda’s chances. Tournament after 2002. That year Aravinda de Silva to make strong was played as a two day tourna- probably a low scoring one, at the In fact, Jayaratne was not avail- they were the runners-up to St. their batting. Gunathilaka, when ment. The tournament has seen CCC turf, today. able for the semi final match due to Peter’s College. coupled with Tharindu Nipendra last year’s champions Mahinda Ananda, captained by Matheesha the injury but Ananda had enough Meanwhile, their opponents in make a formidable new ball pair. College, Galle, eliminated early. Perera, the brother of Sri Lanka power in their ranks to secure a today’s final are making shockwaves Sajith Ruberu heads a strong spin And matches since quarter finals Under-19 captain Ashan Priyanjan, win. in the field of cricket. Buoyant department which includes have seen, last year’s finalists, St. had a fine tournament where they Matheesha Perera will hold the Mahanama are in the finals of an Randika Welikannage and Chanuka Peter’s College, formidable teams, beat almost all the teams they met. Ananda batting together along with Under-17 Division I tourney for the Rupasinghe, who has bagged seven Thurstan College, St. Joseph’s Beating five teams in the first round top order bats Geshan first time in history. Earning a quar- wickets in the past two matches. College, Royal College, St. and remaining unbeaten in the sec- Wimaladharma, Udesh Naderanga, ter final berth for the first time in Incidentally, not a single team Benedict’s College and Dharmapala ond round, they advanced to the Rasith Jayaratne and middle order history, they sent St. Joseph’s in the past six matches, (four quar- College perish before the all knockout stage as the favourite to batters Pasindu Madushan, Sachin College crashing out of the tourna- ter finals and two semis), have important final. the title. During the knockout stage, Devage and Ruvinda Shamen. ment. In the semi final, they reduced neared the 200 run mark at CCC. Trinity takes Milo trophy Kingswood to form Past to the hills Cricketers’ Association The past cricketers of Kingswood College are eligible For details contact: Gamage Text and pix Peter’s College, Colombo, who from 23 schools took part in the Kingswood College, Kandy will to be members of the associa- on 0777803085, Keerthi on by M. Farook Lantra beat Vidyartha College, Kandy, by tournament, which was organ- form a Past Cricketer’s tion and are invited for this 0777806401 and Miskin on Trinity College, Kandy, came 21 points to 7. ised by the Sri Lanka Schools Association on Sunday, October occasion, to be held at the col- 0772220191. up with a stupendous perform- The Bowl was won by C. W. W. RFA and sponsored by Nestle 12. Cricketers who played for lege hall. ance to beat last week’s champi- Kannangara MV who beat St. Lanka Ltd. ons, Isipatana College, Colombo, Thomas’ Prep Kollupitiya, by 26 The chief guest was David by 14 points (two goals) to 7 (1 points to 7, while the Shield was Saudan, incoming Managing goal), in the final of the Under-14 won by Maliyadewa College, Director, Nestle Lanka Ltd., while All Island Div. I 10-a-Side Rugby Kurunegala, who beat St. the guest of honour was Bandula Colombo Marathon runner tournament, staged at Havelock Aloysius College, Galle, by a large Egodage, External Affairs & Grover out of danger Park Grounds, on 4 and 5 October. margin of 40 points to nil. Activation Manager, Nestle The Plate was won by St. More than 300 participants Lanka Ltd. by Roshen Steelman lapsed after completing Vikash Grover, who 20 kilometers of the collapsed while compet- Open Marathon and was ing in the Colombo rushed to a Colombo hos- Marathon on Sunday, pital. The organizers flew back home to India feared for the worst at last evening after spend- the time of the incident, ing a day in a Colombo but said he was out of private hospital. danger and after coming Grover, the only out of hospital, he left to Indian participant in the India as scheduled. ninth edition of the Grover is a journal- Vikash Grover of India seen competing at the ninth edi- Colombo Marathon, col- ist by profession. tion of the Colombo Marathon on Sunday. (Pic by Nishan S. Piyantha) Sampath Bank Boosts Rugby in Sabaragamuwa Sampath Bank has come for- ward for the 11th consecutive year The skipper of Trinity College, Kandy, Thari Ratwatte receives The skipper of St. Peter’s College, Ashan Perera receives the with their sponsorship to the the Milo trophy from the chief guest, David Saudan, incoming Plate trophy from Bandula Egodage, External Affairs & Sabaragamuwa Rugby Union, which Managing Director, Nestle Lanka Ltd. Activations Manager, Nestle Lanka Ltd. in turn helps develop the game in the Sabaragamuwa province. The Sabaragamuwa Rugby Union in alliance with Sampath Bank organizes activities within the region amongst schools and sports clubs to develop the game of Rugby. They also play a great role in identi- fing and sponsoring novice players who show good promise of becom- ing professional players in time to come. Sampath Bank believes their Aravinda Perera (third from right) – Chief Operations Officer, Sampath Bank allegiance to the game of Rugby will hands over the sponsorship cheque to K S P Karunaratne – Secretary, strengthen the confidence of the Sri Sabaragamuwa Rugby Union. Also in the picture are, Arjun Dharmadasa Lankan Rugby players on their path The skipper of C. W. W. Kannangara MV, K. G. Malka The skipper of Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala, S. Dehikumbura (extreme left) – President, Sabaragamuwa Rugby Union, Tharaka Ranwala Madhushan receives the Bowl trophy from Dr. K. A. D. receives the Shield award from Rohitha Indunil Sooriyaarachchi, to bringing glory to their mother- (second from right) – Head of Marketing, Sampath Bank, Don Anurasiri – for- Puniyadasa, President, SLSRFA. Secretary, SLSRFA. land. mer cricket star and Sales Manager, Sampath Bank..