Big match fever spreads in Kandy
Hafiz Marikar
Over here in Kandy, it's going to be big match time, today there are
two big matches Trinity - St. Anthony's at Katugastota and St
Sylvester's - Vidyartha at Trinity College International Stadium at
Asgiriya and the oldest big match in Kandy between Kingwood and
Dharmaraja will be on 23rd and 24th at Asgiriya earlier the fourth big
was between Sri Rahula and Sri Sumanagala, after couple of years it is
faded, and now Sri Rahula plays with Ranabima Royal, will this game come
off, and the other big is between Azahr Central and Madeena Central,
last year, the game came to an end in a unruly manner, this game is in
doubt this time., if one doesn't know to take up sportsmen ship they
should not play.
In the good old days, over here in Kandy big matches don't clash,
there a only three regular big matches played over here regularly,
everyone got the opportunity witnessing all three games, but not today.
During these matches spirits high will be rivalry keen. All roads
will lead to the big match venues; these are the three biggest social
occasions for the Old Bys of these schools. According to news, Police
will be there in strength not to harass or intimidate, but to see that
everything goes well and peace is maintained.
To the revelers a word of caution. In your "high spirits" do not
inconvenience to provoke anyone. While you enjoy the cricket, may it not
cause difficulties to others? Do not drive about do not drive about in
packed, decrepit vehicles, avoid road demonstrations as far as possible
and please no "collections" whatsoever.
They also should put a stop to open trucks, causing to girls schools,
where they write unwanted slogans on the girls school walls, some all
disturb pedestrians.
Avoid walking in large groups on the perimeter of the playing area,
don't interfere with the players and obstruct the progress of the game.
The organizers call cricket lovers to enjoy all the three games, and
let see all go home after a happy ending - we too played the
If you break the laws you are liable to be arrested, and locked up
until the match is over. The match will be over for you. |
