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The much-awaited 5th Annual Cricket Encounter between Lyceum International School Panadura and Lyceum International School Nugegoda hosted by Lyceum Panadura for the Nikitha Grero Challenge Trophy will be held from 9 a.m. onwards on 24 February at the De Soysa Stadium, Moratuwa.
The Nikitha Grero Challenge Trophy Cricket Encounter commenced in 2015 intending to provide students of Lyceum with the unique Big match experience and promote team spirit, bringing to reality the vision of Nikitha Grero, Chief Visionary Officer of the Lyceum International Schools Network.
Cricket is enjoyed among all ages, being Sri Lanka’s best-loved sport and the students are thrilled to participate in the game.
This year, Isuru Perera will lead the Lyceum Panadura team under the guidance of coaches, Nadeep Jayasinghe, Lalith Perera and Teacher-in-Charge Rumesh Wickramasinghe, while Danal Senevirathne will be leading the Lyceum Nugegoda team under the guidance of Head Coach, Chamara Guruge and Teacher-in-Charge Pathum Perera.
Lyceum International Schools Deputy Director of Sports Sameera Pathum, as well as all members of the management, sports departments, coaches, and parents, played a role in organising this event.
Sponsors include Zhontong Sri Lanka, Makeen Books Ltd., Uncle Sam’s kitchen, Strategy Institute, NCG Holdings and Next Click Events.
Lyceum Panadura Cricket Team:
Isuru Perera (Captain), Niven Rodrigo (Vice Captain), Shayan Guruge, Dineth Amarasekara, Nethan Liyanage, Yenuka Rajapaksha, Yeshitha Kalupahana, Rusiru Fernando, Vikusha Cooray, Asith Kalupahana, Sajad Jazook, Akmal Fazly, Dilnaka Daluwatta, Manuja Pothpitiyage, Dulana Perera, Afaz Ahamed, Chamain Fernando, Tharuka De Silva, Tharusha Perera, Thejan Peiris.
Lyceum Nugegoda Cricket Team:
Danal Senevirathne (Captain), Lakindu Sachin (Vice-Captain), Sadushka Senarath
Hasindu Perera, Nushan De Silva, Dhanuka Gurusinghe, Senuka Herath, Abilash Pathirathna, Duvindu Silva, Janeth Thabavita, Janithu Dilvan, Shaheer Shifan, Sithika Wickramasinghe, Thinal Singhabahu.