Sampath Bank engages and rewards Rangana Herath’s fans

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A lucky winner of the ‘Rangana Herath Trivia Contest’ receiving a personally autographed memento from Rangana Herath

Sampath Bank ceremonially rewarded the 18 lucky winners of the Rangana Herath trivia contest it conducted recently.

Sampath Bank Senior Deputy General Manager – Consumer Banking Tharaka Ranwala speaking at the event

Former National Cricketer Rangana Herath addressing the gathering

Held alongside the ace spinner’s farewell match against Australia in November 2018, the contest was aimed at engaging his fans and rekindling fond memories of his glorious career. Several fans from around the world took part in it with great enthusiasm, responding to 6 questions about him on the bank’s Facebook page. Three winners were chosen at random for each of the questions.

Meeting their hero, Rangana Herath, in person, they received personally autographed memorabilia from him at this event.

Sampath Bank PLC Senior Deputy General Manager – Consumer Banking Tharaka Ranwala and Sampath Bank PLC Head of Marketing Nadi B. Dharmasiri were the Guests of Honour at this event. They were joined by other senior representatives from the Bank as well as members of the winners’ families.

Having joined the bank in 2000, Rangana Herath has been a member of Sampath Bank for over 18 years. The bank has been standing by himover the years, taking pride in and celebrating his successes, both on and off the field. He has been more actively involved with the bank post his retirement from the Sri Lankan Cricket team.