Talented Cambrian cricketer
By M.Shamil Amit
Prince of Wales Moratuwa is an institution which has produced talented
and top class cricketers in the past. The institution celebrated their
125th anniversary this year.
Another talented and brilliant cricketer emerging from this school is
Sahan Wijeratne who captains the side this season.
Sahan started the season with a bang this year when he cracked twin
centuries in their inter-school cricket match against Sri Jayawardenapura
MV earlier this month. This was only one of the achievements Sahan has
figured in.
When the Sunday Times wanted him to go back to his cricket career he
said he started playing cricket at the age of 11 representing the Under
13 team in 1995 and then captained the Under 13 team in 1997. During that
season he scored over 350 runs. He captained the Under 15 team in 1999
and captained the Under 17 team this year. For his achievements he was
made captain of the Under 17 national team to Bangladesh for the World
Cup.
Prior to that he was a member of Under 17 national side which won the
Asian Cup in Pakistan.
Whilst playing in Bangladesh he scored a century against Malaysia. He
also captained the Sri Lanka Under 17 against the Canadian national team.
Sahan is a player who has the distinction of captaining the junior national
team more than any other player during one season. In 1999 he received
the Milo cricket colours and this year he received the Piliyandala Zone
sports colours given to outstanding sportsmen.
Last month he went on a tour to Pakistan with the Under 19 squad and
in the ongoing cricket season Sahan has the honour of leading his school
team which he is doing it style.
In the four matches the school has played this season Sahan has scored
480 runs with three unbeaten centuries: one against Kingswood, Kandy and
two centuries against Sri Jayawardenapura MV... which is a rare feat any
schoolboy would cherish to achieve. He also played for the CCC side representing
them in the Under 23 cricket tournament organised by the BCCSL recently.
In time to come Sahan should be in the limelight and he is waiting eagerly
to show his batting prowess which will take him to even greater heights.
A player hungry for runs we should hear more of him when the school cricket
season gets into full swing.
Boxing Medical Commission elected
Sri Lanka's first-ever Boxing Medical Commission was elected at a Medical
seminar held for boxing doctors recently.
Hosted by Union Assurance Ltd., the seminar was held at the Union Assurance
auditorium and was well attended by medical practitioners of the three
armed forces, the Sports Ministry as well as those in government service
and general practitioners in private practice.
Office bearers to the Boxing Medical Commission were elected after the
seminar. This has a historical event in the local boxing world, as never
before has so much responsibility been placed on the ringside physician.
Office-bearers of the Boxing Medical Commission of Sri Lanka pictured
above are as follows: Chairman: Dr. F. Rajakulendran, Deputy Chairman:
Dr. Githanjan Mendis, Secretary: Dr. Seevali Jayawickrema, Asst. Secretary:
Dr. Shiromi Pilapitiya De Alwis, Dr. Harendra Goonesekera,Treasurer: Dr.
Azees Razak, Asst. Treasurer: Dr. Vikum Abeygunawardena.
Tamil Union poised for outright win
A gritty eighth-wicket stand of 104 runs between Anil Ridigammanagedera,
an aggressive 73 (8 fours and three sixes) and Indika Galagoda (46), helped
Tamil Union to hit a tall 330, in reply to Bloomfield's first innings total
of 254 on the second day in their Premier League 'A'match continued at
Reid Avenue yesterday.
Bloomfield despite a fluent 48 by opener IanDaniel (with 8 fours) were
struggling at 127 for six at close to lead by 52 runs.
Much will depend on T.Kandambi (12 n.o) and K. Lokuarachchi (8 n.o)
to help their team to make a fightback with resolute batting otherwise
the visitors are heading for a full points win, when play begins today.
Bloomfield - 254 (Ian Daniel 50, T.M.Dilshan 65, D. Perera 42; N. Bandaratilleke
4 for52) and 127 for 6 in 43 overs at close (Ian Daniel 48,Duminda Perera
27,T.M. Dilshan 18. T.Kandambi 12 n.o;Pramodaya Wickremasinghe 2 for24,N.
Bandaratilleke 2 for 39)
Tamil Union - (overnight 95 for 3 contd.) 330 (Indika de Saram 53, A.
Ridigammanagedera 73, I.Galagoda 46,N. Bandaratilleke 31; D. Gamage 3 for
53, K. Lokuarachchi 5 for 103). - B.W
Father and son to train billiards players
In preparation for next year's Asian Under-21 Billiards and Snooker chamionship
to be staged here either in April-May, the Billiards and Snooker Association
of Sri Lanka has decided a training programme on week days (Monday to Friday)
from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. each day.
According to an official of the Association, the training will be handled
by Henry Boteju (Billiards) and his son Susantha (Snooker). Both are reigning
champions. Susantha is the defending champion for six years in a row.
The Botejus have gained international recognition in cue sport. The
duo possess abundant experience in the cue sport, to train the youngsters.
Those desirous of taking to the cue sport should write to the Administrative
Secretary, Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka, Race Course
Grandstand, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7 (Telephone: 686414) (B.W.)
Jerermy retains Mobil Cup
The Mobil Cup Sailing Regatta an annual event in the sailing calender of
the Ceylon Motor Yacht Club was successfully concluded at the Bolgoda Lake
recently.
Two events were worked - one for the Mobil Challenge Cup which had 17
competitors and the Optimist Challenge Cup, which was for children where
four competitors took part.
Regatta maestro Jeremy Bolling repeated his win of last year to take
the Mobil Cup in great style. Though he was way ahead of the other competitors,
the wind played a vital role which reduced his winning margin to a lesser
degree.
K.D.S.Kumara of the SL Navy came second while Anil Gunawardena was placed
third. "It was not Anil's day," said Jeremy adding, "He could have done
better".
The children's race was won by Akshan Jirasinghe. |
