Late City Edition

14 Thursday 4th August, 2011

own way. “But in the last two Test matches we’ve had to dig pretty Committee deep, and it gives me a lot of pride to see guys putting their hands up and delivering when it matters. appointed in SLC “It also fills me with a lot of con- fidence for the future that we can A four-member Cricket (Secretary), Rodney Perera, go on and become a better side.” Committee was appointed Priyantha Upul and Gihan for Cricket, a Weerasinghe The also reflect- media release issued by it Umpires Committee: ed on the particularly impressive said yesterday. Along with Nalin de Alwis individual displays from the likes the Cricket Committee, there (Chairman),A.R.M.Arooz of Broad, Bresnan and Bell. were five other sub commit- (Secretary), Lal Ranasinghe tees named. and S. H. U. Karnain “I thought it was an outstanding The Cricket Committee: Finance & Audit performance from the guys. We Michael Tissera, Sidath Committee: were twice in a position where Wettimuny, Amal Silva and Reyaz Mihular India looked very much like Kapila Wijegunawardena (Chairman), Sanjeewa Tour Organising Perera (Secretary), Nimal favourites to win the game - and we Committee: Perera, Sanjiva Senanayake dragged it round. Dunstan Goluhewa and Duminda Hulangamuwa “There were some outstanding (Chairman), Najeeb Deen Disciplinary Committee: individual performances. (Secretary), Ravi Ahangama Graeme Labrooy and Mohan Gunadasa (Chairman), Camillus “There was Stuart, both with the Tournament Committee: Abeygunawardena, Nimal ball and the bat in the first innings Basil Perera (Chairman), Ranchigoda, Dinal Philips - to rescue our innings, and then Susilough Wijeratne and Shanaka Amarasinghe. turn the match on its head with the second new ball. “But also and with the second-innings Pakistan appoints new batting gave us breathing space.” The 34-year-old - asked for the first time about the Ian Bell inci- manager for Zim tour dent which dominated the ISLAMABAD (AP) — national game development third day - added that the Pakistan has replaced its manager over the past three decision by MS Dhoni to long-serving team manager years. for the upcoming tour of The ICC taskforce recent- reinstate Bell at the crease Zimbabwe but says the move ly recommended the nation- ndrew Strauss - after he had controver- is not at the behest of an al team manager and game picked out the sially been run out on the International Cricket development manager roles character shown stroke of tea - was the Council taskforce. be separated, but PCB A The Pakistan Cricket spokesman Nadeem Sarwar by his England side as right call for the future of Board said Wednesday that said this was not the reason the most pleasing aspect the game. Naveed Akram Cheema — a for removing Alam from the of their emphatic victo- “It was very commend- member of the PCB — will tour job, saying instead that ry in the second Test able that they changed replace Intikhab Alam, who the PCB has a policy of had initially been coach appointing officials on against India at Trent their mind and took back then team manager and series-to-series basis. Bridge. the appeal,” said Strauss. England raced to a “It’s one of those cir- 319-run triumph on the cumstances where there fourth day in are always shades of grey, Matsuda still in danger a Nottingham, as the home but I think it was good for attack decimated India’s the game of cricket. batting line-up to bowl “In years to come it will day after cardiac arrest the visitors out for 158 in be looked upon as a step in TOKYO (AP) — Former remains in serious condi- their second innings. match Broad again stamped his romped to a 2-0 series lead. the right direction for the game of Japan captain Yuji tion. Nakazawa says he is still in Nakazawa says “I can’t Despite the margin of victory, authority with a hat-trick, and fig- Commenting after the game, cap- cricket, and I hope other people shock after ex-teammate believe it” and “I hope he the match had not gone all ures of six for 46, to limit the tain Andrew Strauss praised the will follow those decisions. Naoki Matsuda suffered a recovers consciousness England’s way with the hosts tourists’ lead to 67 runs. determination and temperament “One of the things that has set cardiac arrest during train- quickly and we can hear his reduced to 124 for eight on the From then on it was all England shown by his charges. the game of cricket slightly apart ing. voice again soon.” Matsuda collapsed after The 34-year-old Matsuda opening day before recovering to as they racked up 544 in their sec- “One of the real measures of a from other sports is that you have finishing a 15-minute warm- played 40 times for Japan, 221 all out, thanks mainly to Stuart ond innings - thanks to Ian Bell’s good side is whether they are able the opportunity to show some spir- up run during training for including at the 2002 World Broad’s 64-run blitz. hundred and 90 from Tim Bresnan - to come back from difficult circum- it. J-League club Matsumoto Cup in Japan and South India then surged into a first- before the Yorkshire all-rounder stances,” he said. “The game of cricket is the bet- Yamaga on Tuesday and was rushed to a hospital. Korea. He played a total of innings lead and looked set for a sealed the deal with five second “Most sides are pretty good ter for that.” Matsumoto Yamaga offi- 385 J-League games for the major advantage before man-of-the- innings as the hosts when they’ve got everything their (cricket365.com) cials said Wednesday that Yokohama F. Marinos from he is still unconscious and 1995 to 2010. An Appreciation

this prestigious committee I can remember every match we hosted the profits derived from same was credited to a separate account opened by the Old Boys Union and these funds were utilised for the Barcelona are poised to final- injury and his captain’s ‘‘unset- Barcelona’s final offer for Gerard Wijekulasuriya progress of sports at the College. Gerard was a personality par ly make their second offer of the tled’’ mental state for his Fabregas is expected to be worth summer for Cesc Fabregas, with absence from the Emirates Cup £35 million, which would Gerard Wijekulasuriya will be found the time to make notable excellence. After a 50-over match remembered for his service to contributions to his Alma Mater. was over, within one week all a bid being prepared that is last weekend. include around £5 million of mankind. He was one of the key figures income and expenditure state- worth around £35 million. However, Fabregas has now potential add-ons. It is under- A few weeks back all old and instrumental in forming the ments were tabled and approved Until now, they have not resumed training and, if there stood that Fabregas is prepared young Benedictines, bankers, College Welfare Society in 1990 by the Committee. This shows his tabled a formal offer above £27 is no significant change to the to accept around £5 million less friends and family bid farewell to under the Presidency of Mr. honesty and personality traits. million but the European cham- Barcelona situation, will appear in his salary over the duration Gerard with grieved hearts at Rienzie Arsekularatne, Presidents This type of transparency systems pions will make one final push with the rest of the squad at the of the contract, a concession should be grasped by the present Madampitiya Cemetery. Counsel. This Committee was in an effort to end one of the Emirates tomorrow for that would encourage Barcelona Gerard who hailed from instrumental in preparing a solid generation. longest-running transfer sagas Arsenal’s annual ’members’ to raise their bid. Mutwal had his primary and sec- constitution imbedding a set of Further, he also devoted his ondary education at St. Benedict’s rules and regulations to be fol- time for the Old Boys Union. He in football. day’. The club’s pre-season team Arsenal will also further College. He excelled in his academ- lowed by the administrators when was a Treasurer and later a Barcelona president Sandro photograph is also due to be assess ankle injuries to Theo ic studies and in sports. While at handling the Finances of the Council Member for several years. Rosell is understood to be travel- taken on Thursday and Arsenal Walcott and Jack Wilshere College he represented the Under- College. He was associated with Gerard left behind his wife ling back from the club’s pre- are currently expecting before deciding whether either 16 cricket team and thereafter this committee for several years. Rohini and the two sons, namely season tour of the United States, Fabregas to take his place in the player should travel to Benfica. played for the First XI from 1971- He held the position of Committee Sameera, who is an Engineer by with manager Pep Guardiola picture. Fitness permitting, it is Wenger will be reluctant to 1973 as a Keeper/Opening member, Treasurer and lastly as profession serving as a lecturer at clear about his final request. still possible that he could play allow them to feature in Batsman. His contribution at Vice President. This vibrant body the University of Purdue, Indiana Inter-school cricket matches is still functioning taking care of Polis, USA, and his second son ‘‘We’re short of just one player in the friendly against Benfica England’s friendly against enabled the College to record some the day to day expenses of all col- Shankar who is attached to and everyone knows which one on Saturday. Holland next Wednesday if they historical wins. lege activities and meeting a part Jetwing Group of Companies as a that is,’’ Guardiola said on do not play for Arsenal this After leaving school, he joined of the staff salaries. Tour Executive. Tuesday. weekend. the staff of J. L. Morrisons Ltd. At this Juncture, I would like to Finally, as a very close friend of Arsenal have so far Walcott has had a protective and later on assumed duties at note with a sense of gratitude, the Gerard, I would like to raise my stuck to their valuation boot on his ankle but rejoined M/s. Tudor V.Perera & Co.; the role Gerard played as Chairman of hat to an ardent Benedictine who of Fabregas of around light training on Tuesday and is well known Auditors. This the DS/Bens Big Match lived a life, carrying the Motto £40 million and, optimistic of being fit for the accountancy exposure enabled Committee. During his chairman- during his earthly sojourn of his him to join the Commercial Bank ship when our turn came to hosts loved school: “Religio-Mores- although Arsene start of the season. along with his academic qualifica- the 50 over game, how meticulous- Cultura.” All Benedictines thank Wenger is clearly Arsenal are also still keen to tions. He devoted himself fully to ly he planned out the operations you Gerard for your commitment growing weary of push through deals for Valencia serve the bank which he cherished with all other connected bodies of and services to mankind and to St. the situation, it winger Juan Mata and Everton for the past 32 years and rose up to the College. He was an outspoken, Benedict’s College. May your soul is far from cer- centre-back Phil Jagielka, the position as Manager - City honest and had very good discipli- rest in peace! tain that he will although there was a blunt mes- Office until his untimely death. nary qualities. As the Secretary in Angelo Canjemanaden immediately sage from chairman Peter Hill- While he was a Banker, he accept a new Wood for frustrated fans. ‘‘As offer from Arsene said, we are looking to Ramprakash banned over Barcelona. buy some players but we are not Cadel Evans to be honoured in Australia Fabregas has going to do our business in pub- dissent toward umpires missed all of lic,’’ said Hill-Wood. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tour route, Evans will cycle around 250 Arsenal’s pre-season Mata’s father, Juan Manuel de France champion Cadel Evans will meters (yards) from the National LONDON (AP) — Surrey has given vet- matches so far, with Mata Rodriguez, said he expects be welcomed home to Australia next eran batsman a one- Wenger blaming Arsenal to renew their interest Gallery of Victoria to Federation match suspension for showing “serious week with a parade through the capital Square, where he will take the stage to dissent” toward the umpires after being both a ham- but he also had encouraging of his home state of Victoria. address his fans. dismissed for obstructing the field. string words for Inter Milan. It was initially thought Evans, the Evans’ mother, Helen Cocks, says In Sunday’s county victory over One player that Arsenal are first Australian — and only third non- her son will be shocked at the number Gloucestershire, Ramprakash was close to signing is 16-year-old European — to win the Tour, would not adjudged to have impeded Ian Saxelby of fans who will come to see him. midfielder Jose Rodriguez have time to return to Australia, but will with his bat as his opponent went to Martinez from Real Madrid. “He’ll actually be blown away by make a brief trip home ahead of the gather a throw. Rodriguez Martinez is under- just how happy everybody is for him,” Surrey chief executive Richard Gould inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge stood to have impressed Arsenal she said. “He’s been very well known says Ramprakash “regrets his action in starting Aug. 22 in Colorado. scout, Francisco Cagigao, dur- in Europe for a long time and reason- returning to discuss the matter with the The Victoria state government said umpires, and accepts the imposition of a ing the Under-17 World Club Wednesday that Evans would be “hon- ably well known here by people who one-match ban.” Championship in Madrid. oured with a public celebration of his follow cycling, but people who aren’t On Twitter, Ramprakash says “VERY achievement at Federation Square” in even interested in cycling have recog- disappointed to b banned for 1 game (C) The Telegraph