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16th December 2001

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Brian Lara, who collided with Marvan Atapattu, is wheeled off the field on a stretcher with Sri Lankan physiotherapist Alex Kountouri (C) helping him. This happened during the triangular one day tournament game at the Asgiriya International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Lara, who was unbeaten 24 at the time, was taken to the Kandy General hospital. Lara dislocated his left elbow during the incident and will be out of cricket for at least six months. - Pic by Shane Seneviratne
Brian Lara out for six months
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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. 



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