The Island, Wednesday 27th September, 2006

Inzamam hearing at today and tomorrow Inter-School U-20 ‘Umpires Hair and Doctrove Trinity beat Sri Rahula in first innings by Rukshan Razak, Maliyadeva draw with disagreed over ball change’ Kandy corr Kalutara Vidyalaya A fine bowling spell by left arm leg spinner Pakistan’s defence against the charges of ball it isn’t required, definitively proving any misconduct Maliyadeva College compensated for their paltry Sachith Pathirana (5 for 82) and a knock of 66 runs tampering and subsequent forfeiture of the Oval Test becomes additionally problematic, as the source first innings score as they scored 234 in their second against England will rely heavily on the initial dis- pointed out: “It is difficult for the ICC to prove ball that included eight boundaries by Dilan Gangoda innings on the back of a half century (73) by Shalika agreement between and Billy Doctrove, tampering unless they actually catch someone doing enabled Trinity College record a first innings victory Karunanayake in their match against Kalutara Vidyalaya the two on-field umpires, over the changing of the it.” over Sri Rahula College, Katugastota in their Under which ended in a draw at the Welagedara Stadium, yes- ball, Cricinfo has learnt. If the charge is not proven, then 20 cricket tournament match that concluded at terday. Hair and Doctrove changed the ball in the 56th Pakistan are likely to argue in favour of dropping the Asgiriya Stadium yesterday. Kalutara Vidyalaya who were 179 for 7 overnight over of England’s second innings at on the fourth second charge against Inzamam, of bringing the Trinity posted a total of 284 for 8 and Sri Rahula scored 249. afternoon. Hair then awarded England five penalty game into disrepute by refusing to play. Pakistan’s were bowled out for 199 runs. In their second essay Maliyadeva 104 and 234 (Shalika Karunanayake runs, indicating that the ball had been tampered contention will be that one led to the other, that they Trinity declared on 135 for 4 and Sri Rahula were 49 73, Hishan Gunawardena 35, Rajith Ratnayake 37; J.S. with. were first falsely accused and thus had no choice but for 2 at close. de Silva 5/40, R.I. Indika 2/67) But Cricinfo has learnt that Doctrove, as written to protest. Inzamam Madugalle Trinity 248 for 8 declared in 67 overs. (Hashika Kalutara Vidyalaya 179 for 7 overnight 249 in his match report on the incident, was initially of It has also emerged that Mike Procter, the ICC Munasinghe 21, Derrick Joachim 34, Dilan Gangoda the opinion that the umpires allow play to carry on for match referee, failed to inform Pakistan of their for- (Rumesh Silva 80, Janaka Peiris 25; D. Madumal 3/66, tampering, which states that umpires shall change 66, Suresh Wickrama 15 n.o; Chathuranga a few more overs to help identify the cause of the the ball “after consultation.” feiture soon after the decision had been taken by the K. Rajaguru 3/29) Dikkumbura 2 for 45, Rasika Udayakumara 2 for 41) change in the ball’s condition. Eventually, though, But Pakistan’s lawyers, DL Piper, are expected umpires in the afternoon. “Hair instructed Procter to Perera hits 125 n.o for Nalanda Hair is thought to have reasoned that if both umpires to seize upon this initial difference in opinion to tell Pakistan that they had forfeited the game in the and 135 for 4 declared in 29 overs ( Wasika Nalanda compiled 256 for 4 declared as opener were in agreement that the condition of the ball had argue that Hair had acted in haste. “This is a key afternoon. Procter failed to do so and officially, Munasinghe 28, Deshaka Kandewatta 38, Derrick Primosh Perera stroked an unbeaten 125 and skipper been altered then they should change it immediate- aspect of the defence and it is a strong point in much later at around 10 pm, did they learn that the Joachim 39, n.o.; Dasun Manjula 2 for 11) Milinda Weerasinghe scored a solid half century in their ly. Doctrove then agreed and the ball was duly favour of Pakistan that the tampering charges are Test had been forfeited,” claimed the source. Sri Rahula 199 in 71.3 overs (Rukantha encounter against St. Thomas’ College Matara which replaced. unjustified,” a source pointed out. The ICC has refused to confirm or deny these rev- Samaranayake 19, Mangala Jayawardana 79, commenced at Nalanda ground, yesterday. Legally, this development has no effect on the As no specific incident was highlighted and no elations. A spokesman told Cricinfo that “Ranjan Madushan Bototage 41, Chathuranga Dikkumbura 22 In reply, St. Thomas’ College lost 3 quick wickets for case; the fact that both umpires consulted and even- Madugalle will look at all the evidence provided to individual accused, Inzamam-ul-Haq, as captain, n.o; Sachith Pathirana 5 for 82, Roshan Jaleel 2 for 39 runs. tually agreed on the final action means that they faces the charge on behalf of the team. Backed up by him by various parties and make a judgment based 27) and 49 for 2 in 22 overs. (Rukantha Nalanda 256 for 4 declared (Primosh Perera 125 have acted in accordance with Law 42.3, on ball the lack of any incriminating video evidence - though on that.” Samaranayake 24, Dinusha Gunathilake 18 n.o) n.o, Madawa Warnapura 25, Ashan Priyanjana 36, Thurstan begin in style Milinda Weerasinghe 54) by Reemus Fernando St. Thomas’ 3 for 39 at close Thurstan who compiled 301 for 4 with the help of two fine hundreds by Charith Wickramaratne and De Mazenod on first innings Umesh Karunaratne bundled out Sri Sumangala De Mazenod College registered a first innings win College Panadura for 149 and 152 to register an over Isipatana College in their match concluded at BRC impressive outright victory in their opening Inter- ground, yesterday. School Under 20 cricket tournament match for the De Mazenod 241 for 9 decl and 85 for 2 at close season which concluded at Thurstan ground, yester- (Vineetha Padmalal 29, Nilushan Nonis 30 n.o) day. Isipatana 181 (Manisha Ayomal 58, Sajith While Wickramaratne whacked 19 fours and a Jayasinghe 25; Vineetha Padmalal 4/25, Srimal Fonseka six, Karunaratne scored 16 fours and a six for their 4/14) centuries and helped home side to compile 301 runs Kingswood on first innings for 4 on the first day. Karunaratne bagged 5 wickets Having scored 225 for 8 with Krishan Silva and Asiri for Thurstan. Tharindu Thushan and Shammika Amarasinghe cracking useful half centuries, Kingswood Heshan who scored a half century each in the two restricted Vidyartha for 175 to gain a first innings victory innings were the only Sumangala batsmen to show in their match played at Campus ground over the week- any resistance against Thurstan bowling. Thurstan 301 for 4 declared in 47 overs (Charith end. Wickramaratne 102, Geeth Kumara 45, Umesh Kingswood 225 for 8 decl (Ranpath Jayawansa Karunaratne 101, Shehan Perera 30) 42, Prasad Senaratne 26, Krishan Silva 52, Asiri Sri Sumangala 149 (Shehan Dilruksha 21, Amarasinghe 56; D.L. Senanayake 3/74, S. Weerakoon Tharindu Thushan 60; Shalaka Rangajeewa 2/05, 3/34) and 80 for 2 (Prasad Senaratne 29 n.o, Krishan Umesh Karunaratne 3/34, Chamalka Gamage 2/28) Silva 28, Asiri Amarasinghe 17 n.o) and 152 (Shehan Dilruksha 31, Shammika Heshan Vidyartha 175 (T. Wedagedara 34, U. Wijeratne 33, 50; Umesh Karunaratne 2/42, Chamalka Gamage Nadun Basnayake 45; Prasad Senaratne 3/25, Ranpath 2/19, Buddhi Samarawickrama 3/36) Jayawansa 2/24, Chalitha Dharmaprema 2/46) Under 15 Division II cricket Carey reach semis hard way by Reemus Fernando Left arm spinner Reshan Rizvi with a match bag of 10 wickets and Yohan Bandara with an unbeaten 25 runs helped Carey College record a hard fought two- wicket victory over Susamayawardena 2/16) College in their Inter-School Under 15 Carey 82 (Janith Mallawarachchi 18, Razmin Division II cricket quarter final match Fayaz 18; Ashan Rukmal 2/17) and 138 for 8 in 35 ended at Darley Road, yesterday. overs (Preethi Walpitagama 35, Fazmin Fayaz 22, Susamayawardena 117 and 102 (W.A.R. Yohan Bandara 25 n.o; S.D.M. Perera 3/47, M.S. Thilakaratne 20; Rehan Rizvi 5/24, Fazmin Fayas Madusanka 3/32) Under 17 Division III cricket Kotte Thomians advance to semis Having bundled out Hindu College Hindu College 76 in 31.5 overs (V. Kugeshan for 76 runs, St. Thomas’ College, Kotte 15; M.R. Allan 4/23, G.S.C. de Silva 2/11) romped home to an eight wicket win in St. Thomas’, Kotte 80 for 2 in 13.1 overs just 13.1 overs in their Under 17 Division (A.B.N. Tucker 27 n.o, M.G.H. Vanhoff 20; M. III limited overs cricket quarter final Jayakumar 2/22) match played at Beddagana, yesterday. India want Hair cut The chances of with India, Darrell Hair offici- the host ating in the nation and Champions Trophy cricket’s com- appear to have mercial powerhouse, formally backing receded substantial- Pakistan’s demand that Hair be barred ly with the news from officiating at the tournament it looks that the Indian unlikely that the ICC will choose appoint board has written to the ICC asking that he him. not be allowed to stand during the tourna- Earlier this month Hair told reporters ment. that he was “down to in the “Yes, we have written to the ICC,” a Champions Trophy and I expect to fulfil senior BCCI official told Cricinfo.“There that appointment. ” may be some unseemly incident as he is Given the way that the ICC board already in a controversy.” members usually operate, Bangladesh, Sri The fact that ICC have delayed naming Lanka, South Africa and Zimbabwe will, the umpires for Champions Trophy due to in all probability, support India and start in India on October 7, points to Pakistan should it come down to an execu- behind-the-scenes rumblings. tive vote, and it is therefore hard to see An ICC spokesman told Cricinfo last how the ICC could name Hair without Wednesday that the names of officials there being extremely serious ramifica- would be revealed “within 24 hours”. But tions.

Wednesday 27th September, 2006