Monday 31st October, 2011 15 Pakistan Guinness world record at Rugby win HK Sixes All-rounder Abdul Razzaq and hammered half-centuries as Mini Carnival a stepping stone... Pakistan swept to a 35-run victory over England to be crowned champions at the Karp Group Hong Kong Sixes at the BY CHATHURA PINNAWALA curriculum by the department of record was one avenue to do that. These couldn’t because of their background. Kowloon Club on Sunday. Education from grade six onwards. We days what drives people is winning or That’s the importance of these pro- Pakistan Razzaq hit a scintil- ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ were very fast to react to this and this losing, not the sport or its values. grams,” de Silva further said. lating 63 not out and was matched stroke a phrase originally initiated in mini rugby carnival was organised with Everybody wants be a Susanthika “Creating rugby players with a new for stroke by the left-handed Tanvir, 58, as December 1921 from an article by the intention of bringing together chil- Jayasinghe, Sanath Jayasuriya or vision is our primary objective and to Pakistan set an imposing target of 155. It Fredrick R. Barnard for Printer’s Ink. dren in our multi-ethnic country under Muttiah Muralitharan. As a vision be a role model to other sports and soci- was beyond England who were bowled Three thousand to hundred and sev- one roof and to plant the seeds and lay that’s not bad, but at a young age, pros- ety as a whole. We will set up pools for out with two balls left in the final eight- enty girls and boys from all parts of the the base for harmony, building of friend- pering the right spirit is essential. Mass age groups at provincial level and it will ball over. country representing 116 schools gath- ships and to convey the message that sports are a great area where you can immensely help in identifying the rugby It sparked riotous scenes amongst the ered at the Mahinda Rajapaksha sport should help train a child to be a form those values. And we are thankful wealth. This will not be a short term fix, Kowloon Cricket Club faithful, with most International Sports Complex in disciplined person,” said Nalin De Silva, to President Mahinda Rajapaksa too for but a long term solution to the sport,” of the capacity 4,500-strong crowd, having cheered themselves hoarse, backing Diyagama on October 16. Comprising Chairman of the Rugby Development gracing the occasion with his son de Silva said. Pakistan. 327 teams, they played 327 matches on a Committee, who is one stalwarts in this Yoshitha, who is the National sevens Meanwhile, nine plants were planted The victory saw Pakistan draw level single day, swamping the previous expedition. captain, because it sends a broad mes- by children representing the nine with England as the team with the most Guinness record in mini rugby held by Rohan Gunaratne, CEO, SLRFU, sage to the children as well,” added de provinces to symbolize the importance number of wins – each having five titles. the Hong Kong Mini Lasitha Gunaratne, Secretary, SLRFU, Silva. of nature and rugby and Silva vowed to But Pakistan warned that they will be union, when they played a tournament Kiran Atapattu, Treasurer, SLRFU, who The main sponsor of the tournament persevere with the concept, taking the played a pivotal role in obtaining the was Telecom while Keells back for more. on October 30, 2010, with 2610 young- message to all parts of the country. “A funds for the event, H. M. Gunasekara, Foods and Kick-Cola were the co-spon- The Ben Hollioake award for the sters aged between four 12. sportsman is a potential vehicle to Secretary, Ministry of Education, sors. Player-of-the-Tournament went to team- The All-Island Mini Rugby Football express the significance of nature. Hemantha Premathilake, Additional “There’s a huge difference between mate Umar Akmal whose fantastic bat- Carnival was organised by the Sri Honouring the environment is fast exit- Secretary, Rohan Karunaratne, Director efficient and effective. In Sri Lanka, effi- ting – he aggregated 197 – set the tourna- Lanka Rugby Football Union (SLRFU), ing the public and locating these among of Sports and Milroy Jayamanna, ciency is there, but effectiveness is what ment alight. But in the final, it was all in alliance with the Sports Ministry and children is the easiest way to increase the Ministry of Education. Tournament Director and K. S. P. has held us back and that’s where as a Razzaq and Tanvir as they plundered the awareness. We have already taken this While the plethora of Under-12 boys Karunaratne, the Tournament country we have gone wrong. If you are English bowling at will. concept to Sabaragamuwa and Jaffna, and girls reveled on an unforgettable Coordinator, were among those involved a sportsman who has learned the ethos Pakistan had looked determined all via our programmes and it’ll reach day, the foundation has been laid for an in the project. of it at a young age, you develop both week and easily outshone the marque other areas too.” side - the Woodworm All Stars- who had exciting future. “If you want to develop sport, you efficiency and effectiveness. They’ll have Indeed, a picture is worth a thousand included countryman and “Seven sports were included in the have to promote it. The Guinness world the skill to sort out problems that others words. Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya. The All Stars bowed out in the quar- ter-finals, failing to defend a sizeable total of 118 against Sri Lanka, who made it Bangladesh home in the very last delivery. Skipper Jayasuriya was in good nick with the bat, blasting 34 runs, including trail West Indies Southern Sharks rule the ‘seas’ five huge sixes, in the very first over to get the Woodworm All Stars off to a great TEXT AND PIC BY RUKSHAN RAZAK Nalu Tuigamala of New Zealand to put a counter-attack. In the process, they by 151 runs over the conversion. Sending shock- scored two tries through Pubudu start and the impetus was continued by waves into the opposition camp, the Kodagoda and New Zealander, Zar Ryan ten Doeshcate (32 not out) and Lou DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — After a weekend of scintillating Sharks almost grabbed another oppor- Lawrance for which the former added Vincent (30) as the All Stars set a daunt- Fidel Edwards claimed five quick rugby, Southern Sharks, led by dynam- tunity, in the very next move generated the extra points on both occasions. At ing target. wickets as Bangladesh struggled to ic scrum half, Amjad Buksh were by Dilip Selvam who played a key role this stage, the Kings were determined Sri Lanka’s best bowler was Thisara 204-7 at stumps against the West crowned champions after they set the in their victory to send in their winger, to cross their opponents’ defense, Perera who conceded only 10 runs and Indies on the second day of the sec- stage alight with a forceful first half the unstoppable Trinitian, Mohamed whilst causing some intimidating grabbed the vital wicket of Shahid Afridi, ond and final cricket test Sunday. rally to make the high riding Fasil Shashan to touch down mid-right for moves, but then it was too late as the caught and bowled. Perera was unable to Bangladesh still trails by 151 runs Marja’s Central Kings meet their Tuigamala to do the honours, as he ravages made earlier on was too heavy follow that up with the bat, being run out in its first innings after Kirk Edwards waterloo by 19 points (two goals and a kicked to perfection. for the home team to recover and thus without scoring, but fine knocks by earlier hit a dashing 121 before the try) to 14 (two tries), in an absorbing The Sharks crossed over at lemons they head to the Colombo leg trailing Kushal Perera (34), Dilshan Munaweera West Indies was dismissed for an final in the first phase of the Carlton leading by 14 points to nil. four points behind the Sharks. (34) and Sachith Pathirana (33) helped the imposing 355 after lunch. Super Sevens Sri Lanka 2011, that con- Upon resumption, it was Dinusha In the play off for third place, Uva island nation squeeze out a victory in the After Bangladesh was 86-5 at tea, Vipers, led by Kosala Thisera did well very last ball. and Naeem Islam to beat Lasintha de Coast’s Eastern Pathirana was the hero for Sri Lanka. built an 84-run partnership off 137 Eagles by 12 points 5 after leading 5-0 at Needing four runs off the last delivery, he balls to salvage the innings. the breather. smacked Indian leg-spinner Piyush In the seventh wicket partnership, The Mayor of , Mahendra Chawla for a massive six. Naeem and Nasir Hossain then added Ratwatte presented the trophy to the The semi-finals saw Hong Kong take 52 runs. on Pakistan while Sri Lanka met Nasir and Sohrawardi Shuvo will winning captain, former Kingswood College, Kandy SC, CR & FC and England. Both ended in comfortable victo- resume the third day on Monday at ries - Pakistan defeating Hong Kong by 32 Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Havelock SC and National cap Amjad Buksh. runs after compiling 116, while England Stadium. successfully defended a total of 101 win- Brief Scores: Results ning by seven runs. West Indies 355 all out (Brathwaite 50, But in the final, it was all Pakistan, Powell 72, K. Edwards 121, M. Samuels Play off for 9th and 10th places: Northern Gladiators beat North with the batsmen delivering the knockout 48; Al Hasan 5-63) punch. Bangladesh 204 for 7 wickets (S. Al Central Typhoons 31-7 Hasan 73, N. Islam 45; F. Edwards 5-58) Play off for 7th and 8th places: North Western Blacks beat Western Warriors 19-17 Rajakaruna Qantas shutdown Play off for 5th and 6th places: Sabaragamuwa Stallions beat Jaffna wins Indonesian affects Australia Challenges 26-17 Play off for 3rd and 4th places: Uva sports schedule Vipers beat Eastern Eagles 12-5 ITF tourney SYDNEY (AP) — A domestic cricket Play off for 1st and 2nd places: BY REVATA S. SILVA match was delayed by a day and some Southern Sharks beat Central Kings 19- football teams had to make alternate The champion Southern Sharks celebrate their victory. The Sharks, led by Amjad Buksh 14. Sri Lanka’s leading wheelchair tennis plans to fly home following a decision by player Upali Rajakaruna recorded a his- beat Central Kings who were led by Fasil Marja 19-14, in an absorbing final in the Carlton The tournament, organized by airline Qantas to ground its fleet and lock Carlton Sports Club of Sri Lanka toric victory in an ITF Futures wheelchair out striking workers after weeks of flight Super Sevens Sri Lanka 2011, at the Bogambra Stadium, Kandy, on Sunday. under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Rugby tennis tourney on Sunday, when he beat disruptions. Football Union with the blessing of the Thailand’s Suwitchai Merengporn 6-3, 7-6, Although government arbitration hear- cluded at the Bogambara Stadium, Chathuranga Fernando who seized the IRB which featured over 30 players rep- 7-5 in the final of the on-going Indonesian ings were taking place Sunday that could Kandy, on Sunday. opportunity to score an unconverted resenting six different nations will now ITF event. see the shutdown end quickly, Cricket try far left which took the score to 19 to head to Colombo for the second and Raja defeated compatriot D. M. Gamini Australia said a four-day Sheffield Shield It was the Sharks who put the first points to nil. final championship stage which will be in the early stages of the Men’s Singles match between Western Australia and points on the board when skipper touched down mid-left for play-maker It was then that the Kings mounted worked off on November 5 and 6. before clinching the coveted title, a rare Queensland would begin Wednesday feat by a Sri Lankan. instead of Tuesday. SL U-23 cricket team off to the Maldives

BY ROSHEN STEELMAN Pakistan 2nd Nov: Sri Lanka Vs India The Sri Lankan Under-23 and Maldives Vs Afghanistan cricket team left for the 3rd Nov: Nepal Vs Pakistan and Maldives Sunday, to take part in Bhutan Vs Bangladesh the SAARC Sideline Events – T- 4th Nov: Maldives Vs 20 Tournament, which is sched- Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Vs uled to get underway today. The Pakistan team is captained by Umesh 5th Nov: Bhutan Vs Karunaratne of Chilaw Marians Afghanistan and Nepal Vs India while Angelo Perera is his 6th Nov: Group 1 winners Vs deputy. Group 2 runners-up and Group 2 Sri Lanka will play their winners Vs Group 1 runners-up opening game against Nepal Sri Lanka Squad: today. Umesh Karunaratne (Captain), Angelo Perera (Vice Captain), Draw: Dhanushka Gunatillake, Udara Group 1: Maldives, Bhutan, Jayasundara, Banuka Afghanistan, Bangladesh Rajapakse, Shehan Jayasuriya, Group 2: Sri Lanka, Nepal, Romesh Buddhika, Ramith India, Pakistan Rambukwella, Denuwan Match Schedule: Rajakaruna, Kasun 31st Oct: Maldives Vs Bhutan Madhushanka, Lahiru and Sri Lanka Vs Nepal Jayaratne, Irosh Samarasuriya, 1st Nov: Afghanistan Vs Sanitha de Mel and Akila Bangladesh and India (KIC) Vs Isanka. The Sri Lanka Under-23 cricket team which departed to the Maldives on Sunday. (Pic by Nimal Dayaratne)