Sri Lanka Lions team for WFL Under 17 Asia Cup

Ranjan ANANDAPPA

Applications are being called for the selection of the Sri Lanka Lions team from suitable players for the World Future League Twenty 20 (WFL) Under 17 Asia Cup to be held at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium in Hyderabad, India from January 19 to 24, 2009.

Players in the age group of 14 to 17 (Should have reached the maximum age limit of 14 years as at September 1st 2008 and should be below the maximum age limit of 17 years as at 31st January 2009).

Players to represent the Sri Lankan Lions team will be picked strictly on merit with the blessings of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.

Applications with cricketing achievements along with a certified copy of the birth certificate are called from individuals in the above age group representing their schools (including International Schools), recognised certified private academies.

All applications should be certified by parent/guardian, school principal or head of a recognised academy. The final list of the applicants out of the many thousands, will be pruned down to 44 and the final 15 players for the tournament will be selected after a series of matches played during the weekend.

Former Test captain Hashan Tillekeratne will be the Sri Lankan representative at the tournament. Abdul Razzack will represent Pakistan while Stuart Binny son of former Indian player Roger Binny will represent India. New Zealander Chris Cairns is the Brand Ambassador for the event.

Applications should be forwarded on or before September 30th to Hashan Tillekeratne C/O Premier Pacific 2001, No. 4/3, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 7. Further details could be obtained calling Nishantha on 0777-309750.