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Tehani
continues her winning streak Tehani first won the Under 19 title defeating her cousin Nihara Guruge in straight sets while in the women's open Tehani beat reigniung champion Kushani Daluwatte in a thrilling five setter. Kushani won the first two sets but Tehani came back to take the remaining three sets to clinch the title. In the men's open Navin Samarasinghe overcame the experience N.S.Jayashantha in straight sets. The co-sponsors of the tournament were Connaissance Group and Hotel Lanka Oberoi supported by Sri Lanka Squash Federation. Results (Finals) Girls Under
15 - Nirasha Guruge beat Vachira Karunaratne 9/0, 9/0, 9/1. Anton,
honoured by the first Police winning team Later, he went on to lead the Havelocks SC, too, to reach greater heights. Fittingly, the former Old Josephian, who played with distinction for the Darley Road school was honoured by the Police SC when he was the Chief Guest at the Police-Havies confrontation (second-leg) at Police Park, last week-end. According to Chairman Police Rugby, Daya Jayasundera, who played under Benedict in the winning team told The Sunday Times that they have decided to honour the past stalwarts, who played under trying times to uplift the game. Jayasundera said, one must not forget the ones who contributed for the game's uplift. This will not confine only among the players, but the past officials, too will be considered. The present committee, has decided to this effect, let others continue. After the match, it turned out to be a happy reunion among the players, who played in the '72 winning team but others who served the Police during this period and cheered them from the balcony of the Officers' Mess. This team was coached by late Kavan Rambukwella, without doubt one of the greatest players to hail from Trinity. The team mates, who played under 'Bena' was there to felicitate him - 'Tanker' Ibrahim Hamid, S. Sivendran, "tiny" Morseth, R.P. Linton, Daya Jayasundera, Sam 'Seevali' Samarasekera, one of the finest centres in the game. Seevali from Trinity was a firm tackler, M. Nazeeb, A. Dasanayake, Nimal Lewke, 'Kalu' Silva a colourful figure from Royal - wizard in the curved stick (hockey). 'Kalu', now domiciled in France. Chitral Silva, a hockey player (another member of the 'messy' member of the Cheering Mess Club. He now lives in Canada, made a special visit to mark this occasion. Nizam Hajireen, hooker Herath, Sunil Perera, (the scrumhalf) still look good to play. Sisira Mendis another member of the 'Messy' Club who was a close pal of former Sri Lanka footballer Sarath Mahinda, (who died under tragic circumstances). There were many others though not in the Police graced the occasion. Former CR & FC player, Ronnie Schokman, Kumar Abeywardena Y.C. Chang, Bryan Baptist, Gamini Fernando, Chaminda Rupasinghe, Peter Jayawardena, Tony Amit etc. Benedict, later received a memented for his contributions for the game of rugby, at Police or otherwise. Benedict speaking with emotion said if he has gone places in life, thanks to the Police. It was hard times unlike at present. One had to work and play. In the past it was not all that easy to join the Police. One had to face bouquets and brickbats whilst discharging ones duties be it on and off the field. If you don't lose then you don't know how to win. It taught me much in later life though I am no longer a Law Enforcing Officer. He thanked Gamini Fernando, for giving him a helping hand in his hour of need. Finally he said that we must all get-together to help Police and Havelocks SC rugby. I have interest in both clubs as a player and captain. He commended the Police committee, led by Jayasundera for starting it with a view to honour past players. -BW Young,
confident Lankans to tour Pakistan
The Pakistan's Cricket Operations Manager Zakir Khan has confirmed the revised itinerary with the necessary amendments. Bandula Warnapura, Director Operations BCCSL is handling this tour at this end. Haroon Rashid, a contmemporary of Warnapura, in the test arena scored a debut test 100 against Sri Lanka. Presently he is a qualified coach in Karachchi and handling youth cricket. Level II cricket in Pakistan is very competitive and the PCB is giving all support and encouragement. Further, it gives that much-needed exposure for the youngsters. The outcome is not the criteria. This is the brainchid of the President of the PCB., Lt. Gen Taquir Zia, which has borne results. One of them was Younis Khan who made a debut test 100 against Sri Lanka in the Karachi Test. They won the final Test in Karachi (1999-2000) to lose the series 2-1. Younis at present is one of Pakistan's consistent run-getters in both levels. Imran Nasir, one of the best fielders, the Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akthar, Shoaib Malik etc., who are now regular members of the National Squad. The youngsters of the calibre of bowling all-rounder Malingha Gajanayake, free scoring batsman Jeewan Mendis and few other schoolboys who have been performing well at school and club level should be considered for this tour - along with the likes of Sajith Fernando, Kaushal Weeraratne, Kaushal Lokuarachchi, Hashantha Fernando, Shantha Kalawitagoda, Jehan Mubarak, Michael Vandort. The Chairman of the Selection Committee, Guy de Alwis and his Committee should give due consideration to talented young players. -BW
Only one trial Unbelievable
expenditure for Senior Nationals 2001? Cager children
cheated in Batticaloa? Why the stern
action against SLBF referees? Faking injuries
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