Rajakaruna passes away

S. M. Jiffrey ABDEEN - Kandy sports corr.

Death occurred in Kandy of former St. Sylvester's College and Dimbula sportsman Hiran Rajakaruna.

Rajakaruna played cricket for St. Sylvester's College and Central Province schools as a deadly fast bowler.

He captured over 50 wickets in four seasons of school cricket for his alma mater. In his final year in 1967 he took over 70 wickets and has the record of having performed the hat-trick in the big match against Vidyartha College when he took 4 wickets in 4 balls in an over and almost brought an unexpected victory for his school when Vidyartha were chasing a small target for victory which they achieved. He also represent the school at athletics.

On leaving school he was employed with the Sri Lanka State Plantations Corporation in upcountry. He played Sara Trophy cricket and rugby for Dimbula Athletic and Cricket Club.

His funeral took place at the family burial grounds at Pilimatalawa.