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Bloomfield
sends Air Force crashing
Three wickets each from Kumar Dharmasena, Kaushal Lokuarachchi and Prabath Nissanka sent Air Force crashing to 125 all out in reply to Bloomfield's 226. Enjoying a lead of 101 runs Bloomfield finished the day at 154 for 6 wickets an overall lead of 255 runs.Opener Ian Daniel top scored for the host with a stylish 42. Bloomfield
vs Air Force Amila Perera
(7/82) shocks CCC Continuing from a formidable 170/2 in reply to Panadura SC's 214 all out CCC collapsed to 247 all out to take a slender 33 run first innings lead. Amila Perera did most of the damage claiming 7 for 82. However the Panadura batsmen failed to capitalise on the good work done by their bowlers as they finished the day at 146/7 to lead by just 113 runs with 3 wickets in hand. Panadura
SC vs CCC Galle CC
fight back In reply to Moors first innings total of 273 Galle CC replied with 189 all out with T. Wanasinghe top scoring with a sedate 55. Allrounder Chandika Hathurusinghe(4/60) and Nilantha Cooray (5/24) were the pick of the bowlers for Moors. Batting for the second time Moors were in deep trouble with half their side out and only 54 runs on the board. Moors SC
vs Galle CC Ragama shocks
Sebs Chasing Ragama's first innings total of 247 Sebastianites were bowled out for 208 with M. Perera (60) and D Fernando(60) stroking half centuries. R. Priyadarshana was the wrecker of the Sebes innings claiming 6 for 44. Sebastianites
SC vs Ragama CC Exchanges
even Batting first Moratuwa SC hit up 237 with S Perera top scoring with a fluent 74.Chilaw Marians in reply were 99 for 3 wickets at the close Moratuwa
SC vs Chilaw Marians BRC-Kurunegala:
No Play Lankan
rugby in a mess In its wake the captain has pulled himself out for reasons best known to him. Worse followed, when the coach, C.P.P. Abeygunawardena resigned at the eleventh hour - putting the game in total chaos. Never in the history of this sport, in the past has suffered such a calamity. The administration is answerable (the present) for this sad episode. The talking point among some past stalwarts, who have played at the highest level, it attributes to poor thinking by those, who are controlling the game. As mentioned in these columns earlier, due to lack of professional management and planning for the future betterment of the game. Imagine players skipping national training, excusing themselves saying they have to attend club practises (Premier Trophy) matches. Which is more important - the Rugby Asiad, or the Premier Trophy? It's a common occurrence here, be it sports or otherwise. Petty politics take pride of place at the expense of the country. Before organising the Premier Trophy, with the blessings of the Ministry of Sports had the Rugby Union any idea of planning and the game at least in the Asian region? They could have postponed this tournament or barred all national squad players from practising in this tournament with a view to concentrating on the coming Rugby Asiad. The tournament was played under lights, at much expense, that too before empty stands. It's a poor reflection among the organisers (Rugby Union). They are playing politics even with a trophy - three Ps - Premadasa, President's and Premier. What will be the next - only a soothsayer could predict! Before the disastrous Busan Games, Sri Lanka was placed eighth in the Asian table. Arabian Gulf and newcomers China were placed ahead of us. Had the selectors or the Rugby Union acted with responsibility this could have been avoided. Ad hoc decisions have ruined the game and public interest. This was evident if one witnessed the Premier trophy games at the Sugathadasa Stadium. A long-term project been in progress Sri Lanka should have gone places instead of hitting rock bottom as at present. The Minister of Sports, must not get carried away apparently with cheap publicity (it has done more damage) than help develop and promote sports. He should be more transparent and take notice of constructive criticism, done in good faith for the betterment of the sport at national level. At least keep politics out of sport and the 'Hurrah Boys', who apparently leading him off the garden path who are doing more damage than promoting sport. Emirates
joins AFC commercial family The AFC President, Mohamed bin Hammam and Mr. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Commercial Operations Director of Emirates Airline, were among those attended the official signing ceremony at The Ritz Carlton Doha on 30th October, the day before the final match of the AFC U-20 Championship, Qatar 2002. In an agreement that will run until 2005, Emirates Airline will enjoy sponsorship benefits at Asia's premier football events including the newly formed AFC Champions League, and the Asian Cup, which will be held in China in 2004. Emirates will
feature on all AFC publicity materials, including perimeter boards
in stadiums throughout Asia, and a ticketing facility for all the
official AFC tournaments. The Asian Football Confederation comprises of 44 national associations and is the largest and most diverse of FIFA's six governing bodies. Following the outstanding success of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Asian football's popularity has never been higher, and with Emirates Airline, Asian football fans can soon be flying high too. |
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