NCC gets CBC's boost for 2nd term

Ranjan ANANDAPPA

NCC last years under 23 winners and this years runners up is to receive a boost when they receive a sponsorship for a second term from 'Munchee' this was disclosed at a press briefing held at NCC Club premises on Tuesday.

At a press briefing held with regard to the sponsorship former Sri Lanka and NCC cricketer and present chairman selectors Aravinda de Silva said his position as Chief Selector is irrelevant at this occasion, and when he look around and see some of his contemporaries it brings back nostalgic memories. "My roots are here at NCC, and thirty years of my cricket was played here, and when I look around and see some people with 'pot bellies' like me, it brings back longing memories. My association with NCC and Ritzbury (a CBL product) lasted for 5 years during my playing days." said Aravinda.

He further said that without sponsorship the future is bleak for the younger generation and wished the CBL/NCC partnership all success.

Nanadana Wickremage the Group Director/Head Of Marketing and Sales thanked NCC for giving the opportunity to sponsor the club for the second year. He was glad that Aravinda had not forgotten the past and NCC winning the Under 23 championship last year and was placed runner up this year. Wickremage concluded saying their vision was not only promoting the Brand, but also giving prominence to the sport and requested other companies too, to come forward and assist the other clubs.

Ceylon Biscuits Ltd. Manufacturers of Munchee biscuits and other food products gave every indication of supporting sports while sponsoring NCC for the second year during the coming cricket season in addition to their commitment to school cricket sponsoring the Old Wesleyite Invitation Schools six-a-side tournament which is scheduled to begin next week.

NCC President Camillus Abeygunawardena, CBL Deputy Chairman Ramya Wickramasinghe and Sri Lanka Test player Upul Tharanga were also present at the occasion.