Hemal Mendis dies

Dilwin Mendis- Moratuwa Sports correspondent

The death occurred of former Cambrian Sportsman Hemal Mendis (Snr) on Tuesday (April 16) and his funeral took place on Wednesday at Moratumulla Methodist Church cemetery in the midst of a large gathering after the service at Methodist Church Moratumulla.

He had his entire education at Prince of Wales' College and played for the under 12, 14, 16 and first eleven cricket teams. He was a member of the first eleven cricket team which lost the Big Match to their arch rivals Sebs in 1962 under Hayasti Aponso. His elder brother Suranjith led the Combrians to victory in 1959 Big Match and his younger brother Asith too played for the first eleven. In addition he won Soccer, Volleyball and Table Tennis colours and was a senior cadet. He leaves his wife Maureen and son Niloshan.

May the turf life lightly on him.