Two outstation clubs in Sara Trophy final

Two outstation Clubs namely Kurunegala YCC and Galle CC have qualified to play in the P. Sara Tournament final to be played at the newly constructed Surrey Village Cricket ground in Maggona from June 24 to 26.

Kurunegala YCC with its rich heritage in cricket has been competing in SLC conducted tournaments for over three decades. This outstation Club has produced many national players in the likes of Ranjith Madurasinghe, Eric Upashantha, Lanka de Silva, Rangana Herath and Jeevantha Kulathunga.

For Kurunegala YCC Lanka de Silva, Udesh Perera, Charith Tissera and Indika Dharmawardena have excelled with the bat, whilst Narada Ratnayake Damith Gunathilake and Ajith Ekanaiyake are amongst the leading wicket takers in the Tournament.

Cricket at Galle CC, dates back to the colonial days, and way back to 1876.They made their presence in the SLC conducted tournament in 1973, when the Club emerged Champions in the division III tournament.

Galle CC has been very consistent since then and has qualified to compete in many finals at domestic tournaments, including the under 23 finals in 1994 and 1999.

Jayananda Warnaweera, Lasith Malinga, Upul Chandana and JC Gamage are all products of Galle CC who have represented Sri Lanka.

Rodney Pradeep, Asela Wewelwala, Amila Ratnayake, Premlal Buddika and Romesh Rangana have had an excellent record with the bat this season for Galle CC, whilst Sameera Perera, Hirantha Weerasinghe and Mohamed Abdeen have been the main strike bowlers.