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back rules out Lawson from Sri Lankan tests Lawson's back problems have also set back remedial work on his bowling action, which is under review by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after umpires David Shepherd and Srinivas Venkatraghavan reported him during the fourth test against Australia last month. "We cannot make much progress while the injury to the back remains a concern," said Dr. Michael Seepersaud. Seepersaud, who is the West Indies Cricket Board's Chief Cricket Development Officer, is supervising the review process of Lawson's bowling action. "We have (been) informed that Jermaine has worked almost daily over the last couple of weeks doing core strengthening and has been undergoing tests to determine the state of the back injury," said Seepersaud. "Initially, he had some stiffness, but now is devoid of pain. "We are pleased to see Jermaine's response to the treatment, but believe that the rigours of test cricket would likely overwhelm his back. "Jermaine can start the remedial work on his bowling action next week, if it initially involves activities of little intensity." Seepersaud said the WICB had received an assessment of Lawson and had studied video footage of the bowler's action. Lawson has captured 29 wickets at 24.31 runs apiece in seven tests. During the series against Australia, Lawson claimed a hat-trick in the third test at Bridgetown and career-best figures of seven wickets for 78 runs at St. John's. West Indies' first test against Sri Lanka starts on June 20. Dimitri
Siriwardena slams career best 297 Dimitri is a talented cricketer having represented the college senior team this season with top scores of 155 against Richmond and 157 against Ananda. He scored over 600 runs representing the senior team with an average of 30.00. His 297 helped his side score a massive 405 for 2 in 45 overs. -MSA Unbeaten
soldiers take on Havies The soldiers who are unbeaten this season have scored 446 points and given away 36 points in their 6 encounters. Their biggest victory this season was against wooden spoonist Old Zahirians whom they defeated by 145 points to nil. Army's closest game was against the gutsy Navy side which was played at Welisara. -SJ Athletic
officials examination today The island wide examination will be held at six centres. They are as follows: Colombo - Royal College; Kandy - Vidyartha College; Matara - Ruhunu University; Jaffna - Hindu Ladies College; Kalmunai - Al Hilal Vidyalaya; Vauvniya - College of Education. Admission Cards have been posted to individual candidates and if any candidate has not received the admission card he or she may proceed to the examination centre and check with the Chief Supervisor. If the name appears in the list of candidates he or she will be allowed to take up the examination. Air Force outclass
Old Zahirians The Airmen outclassed their opponents in all departments as the Old Zahirians lacked basics of the game. The Old Zahirians missed at least four scoring opportunities. Most of the Airmen are playing rugby after joining the Air Force. They gave a good account of themselves. For the Airmen their skipper and former Isipathana player Sanjaya Fernando and their reliable place kicker Ranjith Anthony had an outstanding game. Air Foirce skipper Sanjaya Fernando playing for the 13th year was excellent in the loose play. Ranjith Anthony with his place kicking, booming kicks to touch and with his safe pair of hands, was in good form. For Air Force Suranga Arunshantha (2), Ajith Prtasanna, Rohan Fernando, Ruwan Chandrasekera, Indunil and Seneviratne scored one try each. Ranjith Anthony goaled four and put over three penalties as well. For the Old Zahirians skipper Mannan and Rinoz scored the tries which were goaled by Mannan. It was sad to note that there were no Touch Judges available from the Referees Society for this 'A' Division match. Former Air Force player Harsha Fernando and another Airman did the relief job. The match was refereed by Navaratne. |
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