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Foundation to uplift Trinity Cricket
By Bernie Wijesekera
Trinity College Kandy has made a name for rugby and has produced some of the best for the national team. But the game of cricket has failed to come on par in recent times, unlike in the past. A group of old Trinitians headed by Rohan Moonemale, who played for the Hill Capital School from 1979-'80 has decided to form a Cricket Foundation to assist and uplift the game at grassroots level. Old boys and well-wishers of Trinity has rallied round with men and material.

It will be inaugurated at the College Main Hall on Sunday March 21 (today) at 9.30 a.m. Prior to the opening of the facility, the Principal of Trinity College, Indian born Roderick Gilbert was interviewed by The Sunday Times at his office on March 17. Mr. Gilbert, an ardent supporter of sports took over the reins recently, lauded the project by the old boys to promote cricket with their own men and material which, in turn will help overcome the financial burden.

He himself has been an outstanding sportsman and has excelled in sports for the London University. The Foundation was inaugurated by him. He said, the school has benefited much from the Rugby Scrummage. They got the services of Jeff Garland to revive rugby last year. Garland's presence has made a tremendous impact last year. Garland will be here in May, 2004 to continue his good work.

Locals are good
When asked if he was hoping to employ a foreign coach to handle the Trinity Cricket Academy the principal negated it and added "Sri Lanka has won the Cricket World Cup in 1996 and has gained international recognition. Why bring an expatriate? The locals have the know-how and are competent to handle".

In answer to the question of what he had to say about the introduction of sports as a subject in the Trinity curriculum he said "A paper has been prepared and has been presented to me. In all probability Trinity will make the start.

It will help them to develop not only their skills but also in other areas besides (on the playing field) for their future betterment even to pursue with a degree. The paper will be submitted at the next Board meeting scheduled for March 27 for a discussion. Via sports, one could build a permanent bridge for reconciliation among all races.

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