Former Sri Lanka captain and current Sri Lanka Under-19 head coach Hashan Tillekaratne was optimistic about the future of Sri Lanka cricket, when he said that there is plenty of young talent which should be carefully groomed to fill the future vacancies in the national pool.
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Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer contest : Final selections tomorrow
Sunday Observer: 11.08.2019
The Special Selection Committee meeting for the 41st Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year headed by former Sri Lanka captain Hashan Tillekaratne will be held at the Galadari Hotel tomorrow (12) evening.
Asalanka: Richmond’s prized product
Sunday Observer: 11.08.2019
Sri Lanka’s school cricket is considered as probably the most organized structure in the world. In such a world class school cricket structure, winning the best schoolboy cricketer of the year prize is the dream of every youngster. Winning that unprecedented honour twice in successive years makes it even greater.
The rise of Samarawickrama
Sunday Observer: 04.08.2019
Former St. Joseph’s College wicket keeper batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama is yet another highly talented cricketer who stepped in to the big league through the Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year, Sri Lanka’s first ever schools cricket awards which began in 1978.
Kusal Mendis still the best bet
Sunday Observer: 21.07.2019
Top order batsman Kusal Mendis, despite recent dips in form, is a highly talented cricketer and batsman whose talent was spotted and gifted to Sri Lanka cricket through the Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year contest which is in its 41st year.
The ups and downs of Dickwella
Sunday Observer: 21.07.2019
Trinity Lion Niroshan Dickwella is another promising cricketer gifted to Sri Lanka cricket through the Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year contest which has remained as undisputed leader in rewarding schoolboy cricketers for over 40 years.
Rajapakse nudges the selectors
Sunday Observer: 14.07.2019
Sri Lanka, at a time looking for radical changes to the national side, has been given a timely reminder by World Cup discard Bhanuka Rajapakse who cracked a superb century in the recent unofficial series against India ‘A’.
Madugalle, Dharmasena in a unique stand
Sunday Observer: 07.07.2019
Two leading former Observer Schoolboy Cricketers of the Year main award winners have showcased Sri Lanka’s glory to the world once more in the 2019 ICC World Cup by playing two different major roles as officials.
Dinesh Chandimal was never made to be dropped
Sunday Observer: 23.06.2019
Former Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is one of the many Sri Lanka star cricketers produced by Ananda College, Colombo which has been a breeding ground for outstanding young cricketers. The galaxy of the Sri Lanka national players produced by Ananda is headed by Sri Lanka’s World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga.
Karunaratne: The stand-out Thurstanite
Sunday Observer: 23.06.2019
Umesh Karunarantne became the first cricketer from Thurstan College to win the Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year, some 11 years ago. Karunaratne won the Mega Award in 2008, 30 years after the launch of Sri Lanka’s first ever schools cricket awards show.
