THE HISTORY OF MURALI-VAAS TROPHY AND BEYOND by AFZAL LAPHIR When St Joseph’s College (SJC) Colombo host St Anthony’s College Kandy (SACK) on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th February at Darley Road, the two Saints schools will meet for the 110th occasion, spreading across three centuries. This year, they will …
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Affectionately called as ‘Murali’ he is by far the greatest Sportsperson Sri Lanka ever produced in the modern era. Truly a Legend, an icon and an Ambassador. Not only to his alma mater St. Anthony’s College, Katugastota but also to his country, Sri Lanka and for the game of …
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By Afzal Laphir (Melbourne) The schoolboy cricketer of the year award is the most prestigious title a cricketer aspires to during his school career. It brings recognition and often a place in the national side. It is no coincidence that six cricketers in the 1996 World Cup-winning side …
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