Josephian cricket stars felicitated

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The Rev. Fr. Rector, Sports Council and Cricket Advisory Committee of St. Joseph’s College felicitated Josephian cricket stars who are currently representing Sri Lanka’s National Team in a glamorous event that was held at Waters Edge on 15 October. Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Angelo Mathews, all rounder Thissara Perera, opening batsman Dimuth Karunaratne and fast bowling coach Chaminda Vaas were the proud recipients of the awards of excellence for their respective contribution in the recently-concluded successful tour in England where Sri Lanka won the series in all forms of the game, namely test, one day and T20. Master Sadeera Samarawickrama, the Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2014 and Sri Lanka Youth team player, was also recognised for his great achievements and for being the sixth Josephian Schoolboy Cricketer in the history of St. Joseph’s Cricket. The event, which was sponsored by Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC), was very well attended. Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captains Michael Tissera, Anura Tennekoon, Arjuna Ranatunga, Aravinda De Silva, Marvan Atapattu and Mahela Jayawardene. Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation CEO Deepthi Lokuarachchi, senior officials of the Sri Lanka Cricket Nishantha Ranatunga, Ashley De Silva and Carlton Bernadus and current Sri Lankan Test Cricketer Kaushal Silva were among the distinguished invitees. The keynote address was given by Mahela Jayawardene whilst former Josephian Cricket Captain (1989) Prasann Leanage spoke about the cricketing careers of the Josephian stars during their respective school days. Former Josephian Cricket Captain (1969) and Current Chairman of the Sports Council, Brian Obeysekara, gave the welcome address whilst Viran Perera, the Josephian Cricket Captain in 1991, delivered the vote of thanks. St. Joseph’s College Rector Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel also addressed the large gathering, who will no doubt cherish the memories of one of the greatest felicitation ceremonies ever had by St. Joseph’s College.