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Dhanushka, Tamadi win best player titles

Published

4 years ago

2022/06/21

Sahan Weerasooriya

Winners and runners up players of all age groups with their trophies.

Junior National Table Tennis Championship 2021

Dhanushka Wijesinghe of Kingswood College, Kandy and Tamadi Kavindya of Devananda College Ambalangod won the best player titles of the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively of the Junior National Table Tennis Championship 2021 conducted at the S. Thomas’ Indoor Stadium, Mount Lavinia over the weekend.

The Table Tennis Association of Sri Lanka conducted the 2021 edition of the Junior National Table Tennis Championship which could not be held due to the pandemic last year. The Senior Championship which could not be held in 2021 will be held over the next weekend.

Dhanushka Wijesinghe won the title of the Under 19 age category after beating Yasiru Maleesha of Vidyartha College, Kandy 11-7, 12-10, 9-11, 11-7 in the final. Wijesinghe was also the winner of the Under 17 age category.

The Under 19 girls’ title was won by Hillwood College, Kandy player Bimandee Bandara who beat Rehansa of Prajapathi Balika, Ambalangoda 11-6, 11-7, 11-5.

Results

Under 19 Boys Singles

Finals:

Dhanushka Wijesinghe of Kingswood College, Kandy beat Yasiru Maleesha of Vidyartha College, Kandy – 11/ 07, 12/10, 09/11, 11/07

Under 19 Girls Singles

Finals:

Bimandee Bandara of Hillwood College Kandy beat Nadithi Rehansa of Prajapathi BMV Ambalangoda – 11/06, 11/07, 11/05

Under 19 Boys Doubles

Finals:

Yasiru Maleesha of Vidyartha College, Kandy/Hasitha Udara of Kingswood College, Kandy beat Thisum Gamage/Danuk Lamasuriya of Ananda College, Colombo – 11/06, 11/07, 08/11, 11/08

Under 19 Girls Doubles

Finals:

Divya Dharani / Lesanya Sethumdee of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda beat Heshi Nirmi of Prajapathi BMV Ambalangoda / Shenali Mendis of Musaeus College, Colombo – 08/11 , 11/08, 11/08, 06/11, 11/05

Under 19 Mixed Doubles

Finals:

Chandupa Alahakoon of ICBT / Bimandee Bandara of Hillwood College Kandy beat Hiruna Warusavithana of Ananda College, Colombo / Nadithi Rehansa of Prajapathi BMV Ambalangoda – 05/11, 11/09, 11/08, 04/11, 11/08

Under 17 Boys Singles

Finals:

Dhanushka Wijesinghe of Kingswood College, Kandy beat Vinuka Gunawardane of Royal College, Colombo – 11/07, 11/08, 15/13

Under 17 Girls Singles

Finals:

Lesanya Sethumdee of Dharmasoka College, Ambalangoda beat Heshi Nirmi of Prajapathi BMV Ambalangoda – 11/03, 11/04, 11/07

Under 15 Boys Singles

Finals:

Janith Batugedara of Royal College, Colombo beat Thisum Gamage of Ananda College, Colombo – 11/07, 11/08, 11/07

Under 15 Girls Singles

Finals:

Tamadi Kavindya of Devananda College Ambalangod beat Mekelya Fernando of Musaeus College, Colombo – 11/ 06, 11/03, 11/07

Under 13 Boys Singles

Finals:

Shafiullah Akram of Hill Country International School , Kandy beat Janith Batugedara of Royal College, Colombo – 11/07, 12/10, 11/08

Under 13 Girls Singles

Finals:

Tamadi Kavindya of Devananda College Ambalangoda beat Sinethmi Thesanya of Devananda College Ambalangoda – 11/ 05 , 11/02, 11/03

Under 11 Boys Singles

Finals:

Naviru Nethsitha of Dharmasoka Colege, Ambalangoda beat Osanda Upekshana of Vidyartha College, Kandy – 15/13, 11/07, 11/ 05

Under 11 Girls Singles

Finals:

Anudi Ariyarathne of St. Joseph’s College, Kegalle beat Muthuli Sahanya of Southlands College, Galle – 11/09, 07/11, 11/05, 12/10.

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Rose Bowl expanded to include Australia vs New Zealand T20Is

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9 hours ago

2026/10/17

Priyan

Australia have held the Rose Bowl continuously since 2000 [Cricinfo]

The Rose Bowl, which has been awarded to the winner of ODI series between the women’s teams of Australia and New Zealand since 1985, has now been expanded to include T20Is as well.

New Zealand’s three match T20I tour of Australia, which begins on Sunday at the North Sydney Oval, will be the first T20I edition of the Rose Bowl. The teams will get to face off again for the trophy in March 2027 when they meet again for three ODIs, also in Australia.

For Rose Bowl series that include matches in both white-ball formats, the trophy will go to the team with the most wins overall. In case of a drawn series, the current holder will retain the trophy.

“The Rose Bowl is a prestigious trophy that holds a lot of meaning to current and past players, and it’s a series we’ve always taken a lot of pride in competing in,”Catherine Campbell, NZC’s chief cricket operations officer and a former New Zealand player, said. “With so much T20I cricket now being played, this is a brilliant opportunity to keep the Rose Bowl relevant and to build on the history between us and our Australian rivals.”

New Zealand captain Melie Kerr was excited by the broadening of opportunities to compete for the Rose Bowl.

“We’re all aware of what the Rose Bowl represents and the importance it holds in the White Ferns whakapapa [genealogy],” said Kerr. “Great players and teams have fought for it over the years and we’d love the opportunity to claim our own piece of that history.”

Australia have held the Rose Bowl continuously since wresting it back from New Zealand in 2000. Since that 3-0 win, Australia have won 18 times with one series – in 2008-09 – shared 2-2. Overall, Australia have won 26 of the 31 ODI series played for the Rose Bowl, with New Zealand winning three times and three series drawn.

North Sydney will host all three T20Is of the upcoming Rose Bowl series, on October 18, 20 and 22.

[Cricinfo]

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Sastralian Premier League to boost school cricket in Matugama

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12 hours ago

2026/10/17

Thilina Walpola

The inaugural Sastralian Premier League (SPL), a T10 cricket tournament aimed at strengthening the cricketing fortunes of Ananda Shasthralaya National School, Matugama, will get underway next month, bringing together eight teams.

Organised by the Old Sastralians Cricket Association in collaboration with the school, the tournament is designed to provide a platform for emerging talent while generating much needed financial support for the school’s cricket development programme.

Each franchise will be required to assemble a squad of 16 players, excluding the captain, with the competition featuring a unique set of regulations aimed at encouraging participation across different age groups.

Cricketers from other schools in the Matugama area will also have an opportunity to showcase their skills under the ‘Guest Players’ category. Each team can recruit up to six guest players, with four required to feature in the playing XI.

In a move designed to nurture the next generation, every team must include two current school cricketers in its squad, with at least one guaranteed a place in the playing XI.

The tournament will also accommodate experienced campaigners, with teams permitted to select five players over the age of 20 and three over 40. The provision to use an ‘Impact Player’ is another feature of the competition.

The eight teams have been divided into two groups. Group A comprises JSD Challengers, Jagath Express, Liveka Power Lions and Rexhill Warriors, while JPI Royals, Five Star Heroes, Marine Titans and Finnk Falcons make up Group B.

A total of 16 matches will be played across November 7, 8 and 15, with November 16 set aside as a reserve day.

Beyond the action on the field, organisers hope the tournament will provide a financial boost to school cricket while forging stronger ties between past and present cricketers.

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Iyer to lead in last two New Zealand ODIs, Kushagra earns maiden call-up

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19 hours ago

2026/10/16

Priyan

Gill & Iyer will share leadership duties across the five New Zealand ODIs [Cricbuzz]

Shreyas Iyer has returned as India’s ODI vice-captain for the upcoming five-match series against New Zealand, having missed the preceding ODI series against the West Indies due to India’s T20I commitments during the Asian Games.

Iyer will be the vice-captain for the first three ODIs before taking over the captaincy for the fourth and fifth matches, with Ishan Kishan appointed his deputy for the final two games. This allows Shubman Gill, the regular ODI skipper and Test captain, to focus on preparing for the two-match Test series, part of the World Test Championship cycle, which follows the ODIs.

Prasidh Krishna also returns to the ODI squad for the first three matches, but his availability is subject to fitness. He sustained a left hamstring injury during the second ODI against the West Indies and was replaced by Anshul Kamboj. Meanwhile, Kamboj has also been named in the squad for the first three New Zealand ODIs.

India have also made changes to their squad for the latter half of the series, with Tilak Varma and Kumar Kushagra coming into the 16-member squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs. Prasidh and Kamboj, who are also part of the Test team, are among those not included in the squad for the final two matches. Auqib Nabi, meanwhile, has been included in the squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli feature in both squads, alongside Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav. Incidentally, Reddy, Kuldeep and Siraj are also part of the Test squad but have been retained for the last two matches. KL Rahul has been named as the wicketkeeper for the first three matches, while Kishan will take over the role for the final two ODIs, with the former set to join the Test preparations.

The ODI series begins on November 4, following India’s five-match T20I series. The first ODI will be played in Auckland, while the second game will be held in Wellington on November 7. Hamilton will host the third match on November 10, while the last two ODIs will be played in Mount Maunganui on November 13 and 15. The Test series begins on November 19.

Squad for the first three ODIs: Shubman Gill [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer [VC], KL Rahul [WK], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna*, Kuldeep Yadav

Squad for fourth and fifth ODIs: Shreyas Iyer [C], Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan [WK, VC], Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra [WK], Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav

[Cricbuzz]