Change of brand name

Elmo Rodrigopulle

The Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club has announced that under its new branding strategy the club will be known as "The Oval" and its recreation activities will be known under the sub brands of Oval-tennis,Oval-swimming, Oval badminton,Oval gymnasium and Oval squash, according to a release from its President Chandra Schaffter a former All Ceylon allrounder.

The club has also been furbished and its bar and restaurant, would be known as the Oval Taverners and the ground will be known as the P. Sara-Oval aptly named after the club's eminent former cricket captain and president P.Saravanamuttu The change to The Oval brad name is not new but reinforces its brand identity as it was popularly known as the Colombo Oval in yesteryears.

The Oval boasts a rich history of 110 years and was the venue of Sri Lanka's historic First Test match in 1982. The club also boasts the rare privilege of being the only venue in Asia where the legendary Don Bradman played.

The club will in future be referred to as The Oval and the cricket ground as the 'P. Sara Oval'.