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rugby time at the Hill Capital Steve Bernard, the Aussie cricket manager, who was here for the ICC champions trophy endorsed the same views. This will also help bring back the crowds at test level, he said. Some clubs are embarking on foreign players to strengthen their teams. Couple of KSC seniors may bow out. They have helped the Hill Capital club to dominate the local scene. One of them is former Rajan, Indrajit Bandaranayake, the versatile sportsman and one of the best from the Lake View School. Sanjeewa Jayasinghe, the "Express from Mount Lavinia Beach", a product from Science College. He suffered a serious injury to his ankle last year was sidelined. But has recovered and fully fit to be in action in the coming season. He has been one of the main try scorers last season. KSC's success attributes to their professional management. There is much co-ordination between the players and the administration. Izvan Omar, the secretary who has played the game and his know how has been an asset to the club. Of course it's a tremendous team-effort all round. This season the team will be coached by Tulagaese Tavita (Laga). George Simpkin, the technical advisor will not be there. His services has been drafted to the national cause. A firm disciplinarian he has already proved his mettle during his short tenure with the national team, when Sri Lanka showed up well against Japan losing 36-8 after their lukewarm effort against Arabian Gulf - led by dusky Pradeep Basnayake. Infusing young blood paid dividends in the end. Priyantha Ekanayake, one of the key officials in Kandy SC coached the 1999 team when the club was celebrating their 125th anniversary - winning a 'treble' the Club 7s, the league and the Clifford Cup. He will be there to assist the coach. The key to his success on and off the field - he is prepared to listen to other views. During the coming season Kandy will give that much needed exposure for the talented players with an eye for the future, at national level. Trophies are secondary - the country's cause is vital. 'Go Kandy Go' - but they will play for the right reasons. CR&FC, Army that really made it hot for them last season. But in the coming season the rejuvenated CH&FC and Havelocks SC will make the game more competitive for the fans to enjoy. Further the CPRFU has a mini rugby academy for the less privileged handled by Hemantha Yatawara. Today's
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to continue its package with MCA The briefing was chaired by the President MCA Tyronne de Silva. For the ninth successive year the MCA 'Sixes' for the private sector firms have infused interest among the Rank and File. This tournament affords small firms to take to cricket in a lighter vein. It also serves to give job opportunities for the youngsters. Jasinghe better known in the local aqua circles has assured the MCA to continue with the package for further three years. Thirty teams in the Men's section with some of the best one-day cricketers in action. -BW Tennis
Gala 2003 In the Under 16 events players who have not reached the semi finals in a ranking tournament are eligible to take part. The Men's events are open to combinations below division three of the inter-club doubles tournament and the Women's category will be open to players below division one players. Entries will be accepted only at the Hilton Jaic Tower Sports Centre and the closing date is April 28 (Monday). The draw will be held on April 29 (Tuesday) at 6.00. p.m. - MSA Thrilling
win for Brendon School of Cricket Ruffey Nomads CC 188 for 7 in 40 overs (George Fleming 29, Michael Norris 50, Lawrence Wisdom 17, Matt Heppel 48; Dasun Hettiarachchi 2 for 22, Rakitha Ariyasena 2 for 27) Brendon School of Cricket 188 for 8 in 40 overs (Ashen Tennakoon 67, Fahmy Razak 15, Rakitha Ariyasena 14, Aloka Amarasiri 18; Joel Newsome 2 for 38) - MSA |
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