Triangular T20 cricket for President Mahinda Rajapaksa trophy

The second annual President Mahinda Rajapaksa T20 Under-19 Triangular Cricket Tournament, conducted among three premier national schools in Sri Lanka, Richmond College, Nalanda College, and the Thurstan College - all three schools that had the privilege of providing the primary and secondary education to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, will be held on December 8 and 9 at the Thurstan College Grounds, Colombo 7.

The inaugural event was held in 2011 where Thurstan College, the hosts were the winners. This year's tournament is being hosted by Richmond College, Galle and Richmond College Cricket Club and is in the process of making elaborate preparations to ensure a grand event.

The tournament is being played primarily on league basis and the top two teams will qualify to play the finals.

An additional event, the over 40 old boys T20 cricket tournament too has been introduced this year in parallel with the main event, will be conducted at Nalanda College Grounds for the Chamal Rajapaksa Challenge Trophy.

The opening ceremony of both events will start at 9.00am December 8 at Thurstan College Grounds graced by the Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa whilst President Mahinda Rajapaksa will grace the finals and the awards ceremony as the chief guest. Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. is the print media sponsor for the event.