Lucky Rogers ready to produce more Ajanthas

Sri Lanka cricket’s superstar Ajantha Mendis’ coach Lucky Rodgers is currently engaged in forming another ‘Ajantha’ for Sri Lanka’s cricket future. He has humbly accepted this challenge as coach of Ananda College.

“Ajantha still recollects his small beginnings. He always keeps in touch with me, and seeks my advice, Lucky recounts. Lucky after leaving school had his basic training in Australia’s North Kofeel Cricket Academy few years ago.

After his return to the island his maiden job was to set up a cricket academy at his Alma Mater, Moratu Maha Vidyalaya, where he started his cricket life.

A right-hand batsman and a good fielder, he played for the college’s senior team whilst being a member of the under-15 junior team.

Later he captained the college 1988, 89. He set a record after scoring 1,493 in 13 innings. It included four centuries and one double century.

Lucky was adjudged the best outstation cricketer and the Best School runner-up batsman and fielder. He also played for the under-19 national team which toured Bangladesh under veteran Mavan Atapattu.

Lucky is Ananda College’s cricket coach (a full time job) which he fulfills with commitment and dedication with the whole intention of making future stars for Sri Lanka.