Galle CC celebrates 127 years
Kumara Udayaratne Yakkalamulla Special Corr.
The Galle Cricket Club which got on to its feet way back in 1883
under the presidency of R.H.Sinclair celebrate its 127th anniversary
tomorrow. Galle CC has been a strong force in the field of cricket
specially in the Southern Province and has done a yeoman service for
sport.
At present under the able guidance of Gajaba Pitigala the Galle CC is
taking great strides toward achieving greater heights in the future. He
is ably assisted by the General Secretary Dr. Wenura K. Singaarachchi.
The Club has a membership of 839 plays in the Sara Trophy. Some of
its cricketers Rodney Pradeep Kumara and Ranjith Priyan performed well
during the past two years.
Hasitha Rajapaksa the coach does a fine job in keeping the players in
topping condition.
The Officials of the Club are planning to construct well equipped gym
for the benefit of the membership in the very near future. |