Dialog strengthens legacy of iconic Battle of the Saints for decade
View(s):Dialog Axiata PLC will power the 92nd Battle of the Saints, continuing the company’s unwavering support in powering the champions of tomorrow. This eagerly awaited cricket encounter between two esteemed Catholic educational institutions in Colombo — St. Joseph’s College and St. Peter’s College – will unfold in all its splendor at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground on March 19, 20 and 21 March with the coveted Rev. Fr. Maurice J. Le Goc Trophy at stake.
Both schools have a rich legacy of producing cricketing icons who have proudly represented Sri Lanka on the international stage. Josephian alumni include Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Chaminda Vaas, Dunith Wellalage, Shevon Daniel, Thisara Perera, Ashley de Silva, Michael Van Dort, Roshen Silva, Priyamal Perera and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Meanwhile, St. Peter’s has nurtured stars such as Roy Dias, Rumesh Ratnayake, Vinodhan John, Amal Silva, Russel Arnold, Kaushal Lokuarachchi, Malinda Warnapura, Angelo Perera, Janith Liyanage and Dushan Hemantha.
Lasantha Theverapperuma (Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dialog Axiata), with Ayomal Gunasekara (Chief of Group Customer Experience, Dialog Axiata), presents the title sponsorship to Fr. Ranjith Andradi (Rector, St. Joseph’s College) and Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo (Rector, St. Peter’s College), in the presence of Terrence Fernando (Co-Chairman, St, . Peter’s College) (far left), Rishma Amarasinghe (Captain, St. Joseph’s), Fr. Samesh Anthony (Prefect of Games, St. Joseph’s), Fr. Praveen Wijesekara (Sports Coordinator, St. Peter’s) and Enosh Peterson (Captain, St. Peter’s)
“The 92nd Battle of the Saints proudly continues a historic tradition that has shaped generations of young sportsmen through excellence, discipline and mutual respect. Beyond competition, this fixture symbolises brotherhood, character and the highest standards of school cricket. May this year’s contest be played with courage, integrity and pride, honoring the rich tradition we are privileged to uphold,” Rev. Fr. Rohitha Rodrigo, Rector of St. Peter’s College, said.
“The 92nd annual Josephian–Peterite Cricket Encounter is more than just three days of fun and excitement. It is a celebration of a proud cricketing tradition that brings together friendly rivalry, cherished memories, and great entertainment. It also reminds us of the deeper values of the game — brotherhood, discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, and good fellowship,” Rev. Fr. Ranjith Andradi, Rector of St. Joseph’s College, said.
“The Dialog Big Match season is a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s sporting heritage, and we are thrilled to continue our support for this significant cricketing spectacle, which fosters future champions destined to represent our nation. I extend my heartfelt wishes to both teams and players for a thrilling cricket encounter,” stated Lasantha Thverapperuma, Group Chief Marketing Officer of Dialog Axiata.