Kirindiwela Central cricketers in form
Anushka WITHANAGE
Kirindiwela Central College can be proud of the fact that it has
produced many talented cricketers including Sri Lanka pace bowler Nuwan
Kulasekera. Who had his early schooling there.
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The first XI cricket team of Kirindiwela Central College: (first
row from left) S.M Mayura (Captain), D.A Priyantha Kumara (P.T.I),
Kithsiri Ranasinghe (Vice Principal), A. Gamini Athukorala
(Principal), Indika Dias (M.I.C), Danushka Shalinda (Coach), R.A
Akila Lakshan (Vice Captain) (Second row from left) : C.H.H
Kusal Samudya, P.M.G Chandana Jayasanka, D. Charith Disanayake,
D. Lahiru Prabath, K.A Prabath Nishantha, E.K Minara Chathumika,
T.T Tharidu Priyashan, S.A.M.A Pawn Hasika, W.P Rassitha Nelaka,
Sudesh (Third row from left): A. Isuru, D.S.P Amila, M. Shane,
H.P Shehan, L.A Nishad, W.P Samitha, D. Geeth Lakmal, I.D Ravidu |
This season, the under-13 team remained unbeaten with skipper Shane
Nallawangsa becoming the leading batsman in the district. He scored two
centuries and one half centuries. Strengthening Kirindiwela u-15 XI's
batting there were S.A. Udaya, S.A. Namila and K.S.P. Dilan while the
bowling was spearheaded by vice captain R.A.S. Sheyad who impressed with
his off spin. Paceman S.M. Akila was also there to strengthen the
bowling department.
The under-15 side is led by I.D Rawindu, a left arm opening bowler
and safe middle order batsman while his pace bowling partner is Sheham
Akila. The middle order is further strengthened by Isuru Athukorala.
The under-19 XI has also done as they entered the third round this
season while opening bowler Chndana Jayasanka is tipped to make it to
the District XI in recognition of his performances.
Pawan Hasitha and Viram Jamith add solidity to the middle order while
the key bowlers are off spinners. The pace bowling department is led by
Nalaka. The first XI is led by S.M. Maura Nadeeshan who has captured 50
wickets in just six matches and he also made it to the district XI.
Akila Ranasinghe, the leading scorer made an unbeaten 186 in a one-day
match against Yakkala Anura M.V. Minhara strengthens the middle order.
The vice captain is Pradeep Nishantha who is a dependable right arm off
spinner. The allrounders are Eranda Lahiru, Charitha Dissanayake,
Tharindu Prishan and Geeth Dissanayake. The side is coached by Indika
Dias while the master-in-charge is Gamini Athukorala. Their Principal
Kithsiri Ranasinghe is doing a great job, going them all the support
they need..
But despite their creditable performances the school lacks in terms
of equipment and ground facilities. They don't have a side wicket and is
badly in need of more cricketing year. |
