14 Wednesday 25th January, 2012 SLRFU announces Royal College, Panadura turn 60-member rugby pool tables on DSS The Rugby Football Muthuthantri, (Havelocks SC), Roshan BY REEMUS FERNANDO Union (SLRFU) announced to the media Weeraratne, Gayan Weeraratne, lunch at Kandana yesterday. a 60-member pool, picked by the Pradeep Liyanage, Nuwan Scores: National selectors, which will go into Hettiarachchi, Mohammed Jabbar, Royal College, Panadura inflicted a Revatha 129 and 51 all out in 16 training shortly for the upcoming Prasad Chathuranga, Kasun heavy ten- defeat on fancied D. S. overs (Danusha Lakmal 18; Shaluka Asian 5 Nations which will be hosted by Yasaisuru, Kalhara Heshan, Sean Senanayake College, as their Deemantha 6/23, Shanil Perera 3/23) Philippines from April 14-22. Sri Lanka Wijesinghe, Fazil Marija, Kishore spinners Kavindu Ashan and Thenuka De Mazenod (239 for 8 o/n) 247 all will play alongside Singapore, Jehan, Dinesh Sanjeewa, Achala Dananjaya joined paceman Asitha out in 64 overs (Jude Madushan 80, Philippines and Chinese Taipei in the Perera, Senaka Bandara, Sajith Fernando to share honours in Supun Sanjaya 27, Kanishka Malshan tournament. Saranga (Kandy SC), Bilal Hassen, their Under-19 tournament 24, Shanil Perera 27; Shehan Manuran According to a release issued by the Chanaka Chandimal, Yoshitha match which ended with many overs to 6/80, Deshan Muthumal 2/78) SLRFU, the rugby pool has been picked Rajapaksa, Namal Rajapaksa, Chula spare at Panadura yesterday. by the National rugby selection com- Susantha, Dev Anand, Kalana With their last pair adding 50 runs Duleeka anchors Mahanama mittee headed by Chandrishan Perera. Amarasinghe, Suranga to their overnight total, Royal had a with unbeaten 143 The 60-member rugby pool: Pushpakumara, Dhanushka Perera, healthy lead of 143 runs in the first Commencing their second innings Shenal Dias, Pubudu Kodagoda, Sathya Ranatunga, Sumedha innings and Ashan and Dananjaya con- with a huge deficit, an unbeaten 143 Charith Senewiratne, Priyantha Malawana, Saumya Silva, Dhanushka tinued from where they left in the first runs in 219 balls, inclusive of 14 fours Ekanayake, Gemunu Indrachapa (SL Sandaruwan, Rehan Weerakoon, innings to skittle out DSS for 146 runs. and three sixes, by Duleeka Air Force SC), Saliya Handapangoda, Duminda Pullikuttiarachchi, Romesh That left Royal with a target of four Thissakuttige helped Mahanama Radeer Mepage (SL Army SC), Ishan Acharige (Police SC), Radeeka runs to score and their openers needed College force a draw in their match Noor, Terrance Henry, Ashean Hettiarachchi, Srinath Sooriyabandara, just two balls to achieve it. against Thurstan College at Karthelis, Lasintha de Costa, Shabeer Vishwamithra Jayasinghe, Dilip Having advanced to the Division I Katunayake yesterday. Mohammed, Mohammed Sheriff, National rugby selection committee head Selvam, Sharo Fernando and Uchitha category last season, Royal College, Scores: Ashan de Costa, Heshan Guneratne, Chandrishan Perera Jayasuriya. Panadura have competed neck and Mahanama 143 and 304 all out in Dushanth Lewke, Riza Mubarak, Team Manager: Group Capt. neck against seasoned outfits during 77.3 overs (Duleeka Thissakuttige 143 Mohammed Rizwan, Dinusha Willawara, Amjad Buksh, Diren Leonard Rodrigo the last two years and their perform- n.o., Pavan Devinda 63, Chathura Chathuranga (CR&FC), Anurudhdha Warnakulasuriya, Sudharshan Trainer: Mothilal Jayathilake. (RN) ance against DSS yesterday was further Jaysinghe 40, Chathura Wanniarachchi confirmation that they have emerged as 19; Rajitha Perera 3/96, Avishka Peiris a force to be reckoned with, in the jun- 3/34) ior cricket arena. Thurstan 317 for 8 o/n and decl in We’ve right combination – Kandamby Scores: 45.5 overs and 85 for 3 wkts at close in BY REVATA S. SILVA D.S. Senanayake 120 and 146 all out 17 overs (Kavindu Kulasekara 26 n.o., day series loss against Bangladesh ‘A’ in series in Sri Lanka. in 52.3 overs (Kaveen Bandara 31, Sajeewa Salgado 20, Avishka Peiris 28 The five-match one-day cricket Bangladesh this month— with the five- When quarried about many short- Saveen Cyril 38, Binura Fernando 29; n.o.; Nayana Prabath 2/18) series between touring England ‘A’, also match one-day series to begin in Sri comings in the selection of the Sri 4/35, Kavindu Ashan known as England Lions, and Sri Lanka Lanka, played in Dambulla, Kurunegala Lanka ‘A’ squad for the series, former 3/64, Thenuka Dananjaya 2/14) Kusal’s century saves ‘A’ was announced yesterday, Jan. 24, to and Colombo from Jan. 27. Sri Lanka player turned Sri Lanka ‘A’ Royal (213 for 9 o/n) 263 all out in Cambrians the media at (SLC) coach Romesh Kaluwitharana said he 70.1 overs (Damindu Ashan 36, Akila Forced to follow on after being dis- headquarters in Colombo. SL ‘A’ meet England ‘A’ in was unable to give any clarification and Lakshan 21, Dulanjana Charith 68, missed for 150 runs, Kusal Mendis “Our main intention in this series 5-match one-day series those questions had to be posted to the Hashan Vimukthi 20, Asitha Fernando anchored Prince of Wales College with will be to impress the National selectors National selectors. But nobody from the 34; Suchintha Karunaratne 2/49, 112 runs scored in 130 balls, inclusive of so that we can enter Sri Lanka team. After losing to Bangladesh ‘A’, newly appointed National selection Duleeka Brahmanage 2/00, Saveen 22 fours, to force a draw in their match For these five matches, we have a good England Lions made four changes to panel was present at the media briefing. Cyril 3/38) and 4 for no in 0.2 against St. Anthony’s College, combination of youngsters and sen- their squad mainly with a view to pre- overs Katugastota at Moratuwa yesterday. iors,” said Sri Lanka ‘A’ Thilina pare themselves well for the ODI and SCHEDULE Scores: Kandamby. T20 series which is to begin in the Sri Lanka ‘A’ v England ‘A’: Madushan bags 12 wickets St. Anthony’s 276 for 9 wkts decl “Winning the series is our first Middle East between England and (five 50-over one-dayers) as Ananda win and 56 for 3 wkts at close in 5 overs objective. It’s always hard to play in Pakistan soon. 1. Fri., Jan. 27 at Dambulla Spinner Pasindu Madushan com- (Saranga Rajaguru 20; Shanuka Dulaj these conditions. We’re on learning Jade Dernbach, Craig Kieswetter, 2. Sun., Jan. 29 at Dambulla pleted a match-haul of 12 wickets to 2/26) curve,” said James Taylor, England ‘A’ Samit Patel and Chirs Woakes, all for- 3. Tues., Jan. 31 at Welagedera steer Ananda College to a comprehen- Prince of Wales (86 for 5 o/n) 150 Captain. mer ODI caps for England, came in to 4. Fri., Feb. 3 at R. Premadasa, sive ten wickets victory over all out in 57.4 overs (Kusal Mendis 77, England ‘A’ are to continue their join the England Lions after their Colombo Maliyadeva College in their U-19 match Krishan Aponso 22, Hashan Fernando winter tour —following their 3-2 one- Bangladesh series and feature in the 5. Mon., Feb. 6 at R. Premadasa, which ended with more than a session 25; Kanishka Ranarajah 5/22, Nimesha Colombo to spare at Kurunegala yesterday. Gunasinghe 3/41) and 210 all out in 64.4 SQUADS Scores: overs (Kusal England ‘A’: Maliayadeva 140 Under-19 Cricket Mendis 112, James Taylor (Capt.), Jonny and 92 all out in 35.4 Suchira Fernando Bairstow, Scott Borthwick, Danny overs (Leo Francisco 28, Chanuka Briggs, Jack Brooks, Nathan Buck, Jos 37, Hashan Gunathilaka 22, Pasindu Dulaj 27, Krishan Aponso 22; Saranga Buttler, Jade Dernbach, Alex Hales, Madushan 6/31, Dishan Alwis 2/30, Rajaguru 6/59, Romesh Macwin 2/15) Craig Kieswetter, Stuart Meaker, Samit Ishan Bandaranaike 2/19) Patel, Joe Root, James Vince and Chris Ananda 214 and 19 for no wickets Isipatana restrict Bens to Woakes in 2.1 overs 177 runs Sri Lanka ‘A’: Electing to field first after winning (Capt.), Dimuth Dharmaraja in nine the toss, Isipatana College restricted St. Karunaratne (V.Capt.), Mahela wickets win Benedict’s College to 177 runs as Sidath Udawatte, Malinda Warnapura, Dharmaraja College, Kandy beat Mallawarachchi and Dilan Punchihewa , Danushka Mahinda College by nine wickets as shared seven wickets between them in From L-R: Romesh Kaluwitharana, Sri Lanka ‘A’ coach, Thilina Kandamby, Sri Lanka ‘A’ captain, Gunathilake, Ashan Priyanjan, Kushal they extended their dominance for a their match which started at Kotahena Nishantha Ranatunga, SLC Secretary, K. Mathivanan, SLC Vice President, James Taylor, England ‘A’ Janith, , Suraj second day to leave the home team yesterday. captain, and Davis Parsons, England ‘A’ coach, at yesterday’s media briefing held at the SLC, Randiv, Malinga Bandara, Nuwan struggling for runs in their match Scores: Colombo to announce the Sri Lanka ‘A’ vs. England ‘A’ 5-match one-day series. (Pic by Saman Pradeep, Kosala Kulasekara, Kanishka which ended at Galle yesterday. St. Benedict’s 177 all out in 61.1 Ranaweera) Elvitigala and Thilan Thushara. Mahinda were restricted to 108 runs in overs (Jason Perera 23, Sameera the second innings and the visitors Sandamal 24, Madura Madusanka 33, scored 17 runs for the loss of one wick- Heshan Yasanthika 19; Sidath et to reach the target in three overs. Mallawarachchi 4/42, Dilan Scores: Punchihewa 3/47) Mahinda 65 and 108 all out in 51 Isipatana 125 for 5 wkts in 33 overs ‘Peduru Party’ at CH&FC overs (Kalana de Silva 31, H.A. (Charith Rajapaksha 29 n.o., Harith Sandaruwan 30; Aravinda Wanigarachchi 28 n.o.; Sachin Peiris The Colombo singers will be performing Rs.500. For further details, Withnarachchi 4/26, Lakshan de Silva 2/16) Gymkhana Club (CH&FC) as guest artistes at this readers can call on tele. no. 3/25, Deneth Lanka 2/33) will present popular vocal- fun-filled evening of 077 3 209999. Dharmaraja 157 and 17 for 1 wkt in Sachin picks up six wickets ist Rohana Bogoda at a music. The event will be The CH&FC will have a 3 overs Spinner Sachin Jayawardena picked ‘Peduru Party’ scheduled organised by Global series of similar entertain- up six wickets for 58 runs in a spell of to be held on Saturday, Entertainment (Pvt.) Ltd., ment programmes in the Alwin stars as Trinity 31 overs as Wesley College restricted January 28, at the club- the official event partner future, where top musi- record sixth win Joseph Vaz College to 237 runs on day house from 8 p.m. onwards. of the club. cians and artistes are Alwin Fernando, who is capable of one of their match at Wennappuwa yes- Rohana Bogoda A host of well-known Tickets are priced at billed to perform. bowling both pace and spin alike, opted terday. for the latter to complete a match-bag of Scores: eleven wickets as Trinity College beat Joseph Vas 237 all out in 92.4 overs Sri Sumangala College, Panadura by an (Kasun Vidura 59, Primash Obris 29, Sponsoring MCA Div. E Cricket innings and 10 runs in their match Mahesh Fernando 57; Sachin which ended at Asgiriya yesterday. It Jayawardena 6/58, Basith Muzammil The official sponsorship presenta- was the sixth outright victory for 3/63) tion of the ongoing Mercantile Trinity. Wesley 04 for no wicket in 4 overs Cricket Association ‘E’ Division Scores: Tournament, played for ‘Bajaj Trinity 308 for 9 wkts decl St. John’s in 116-run win Challenge Trophy’, took place at the Sri Sumangala (164 for 9 o/n) 174 St. John’s College, Nugegoda regis- MCA premises recently. David Pieris all out in 45 overs (Kushan Akalanka tered 116 runs victory over P. de S. Motor Company (DPMC), under 24, Aruna Dharmasena 50, Anju Kularatne Vidyalaya in their U-19 Div-II brand name ‘Bajaj’, came forward to Tharaka 51; Alwin Fernando 6/24, tournament match which ended at sponsor the event for the 10th suc- Amrith Srimahan 2/51) and 124 all out Ambalangoda yesterday. cessive year. In the picture is in 48.5 overs (Madawa Sakuranga 69; Scores: Shanaka Jayaweera (2-L), one of the Alwin Fernando 5/48, Akila St. John’s, Nugegoda 143 all out in Deputy GMs for Sales & Marketing, Jayasundara 2/24, Heshan 51 overs (L. Udara 40; Lahiru Shanika DPMC, handing over the sponsor- Wanniarachchi 2/05) 6/36) and 199 all out in 54 overs (T. ship cheque to Mahesh Wijewardene Madushan 61, U. Chanaka 81; Kasun (3-R), President, MCA, while Nihal De Mazenod home Tharaka 4/60, Lahiru Shanika 4/69) Silva (L), another Deputy GM for for lunch P. de S. Kularatne 120 all out in 38 Sales & Marketing at DPMC, Ashley De Mazenod College registered their overs (Tharindu Rashan 27; Y. Ratnayake, Senior Vice President, third outright victory of the season as Siriwardena 4/36, T. Heshan 4/32) and MCA, and Rohana Dissanayake (R), they beat Revata College, Balapitiya by 106 all out in 26.3 overs (P. Rashan 20, Chairman, Tournament Committee, an innings and 67 runs in their U-19 Rukshan Sanjeewa 22 n.o.; Y. look on. tournament match which ended before Siriwardena 4/47, T. Heshan 5/33).