CPCA bowling and wicket-keeping program huge success

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A wicketkeeping and fast-bowling session being conducted at Pallekelle

Former Sri Lanka fast-bowler Ravindra Pushpakumara advising some young pacermen

Fast-bowlers undergo training at Pallekelle

By Shamseer Jaleel

The annual coach education program, organised by the Central Province Cricket Association (CPCA) in

Pushpakumara with a

fast-bowler at Pallekelle

conjunction with the Education Unit of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), at Pallekelle was a huge success.

Two days of wicket-keeping and bowling training too took place at the same time. The keeping session was conducted by former test player Prasanna Jayawardena while Ravindra Pushpakumara conducted the bowling session. Both sessions attracted nearly 50 players while the motivational and educational program saw the attendance of nearly 70 coaching personnel.

All three events were arranged by Amila Pinnaduwe with Central Province Cricket Association (CPCA) Secretary Janaka Pathirana coordinating. Pathirana is the present SLC Vice President.