'Murali Harmony Cup 2016' begins in the north

The Murali Harmony Cup 2016 was inaugurated yesterday in Kilinochchi under the patronage of former Sri Lankan Captain and cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara. 

The tournament gets underway today in the districts of Kilinochchi, Mulaitivu and Jaffna. A total of 16 male and eight female teams have qualified to participate in this year's tournament.

The tournament semi-finals and the final are due to take place on September 24 and 25 respectively at the ground of the Kilinochchi Central College. 

Both former and current members of the National Cricket Team will attend the tournament to observe the cricketing talents of northern youths. 

The tournament is organized by the Security Forces Headquarters - Kilinochchi while the Foundation for Goodness will be the main sponsor of this event. 

Story and Pix by Romesh Madhusanka 

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