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Joes cruise to innings win

Published

3 years ago

2023/02/14

Sahan Weerasooriya

Under 19 Cricket

by Reemus Fernando

St. Joseph’s cruised to thumping innings and 43 runs victory over St. Thomas’ Matara to have realistic hopes of earning a top position in their group in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ tournament at Darley Road on Monday.

The Joes took the remaining four wickets of St. Thomas’ second innings within eight overs in the morning to record a comprehensive victory.

Spinner Yenula Dewthusa bagged nine wickets including a five-wicket haul in the second innings and Lahiru Amarasekara took three wickets each in both innings.

St. Joseph’s were placed third behind St. Sebastian’s and Mahanama in their group prior to the match but will now overtake Mahanama to occupy the second position. While both St. Sebastian’s and Mahanama have finished their quota of matches (5), St. Joseph’s have one more match to further improve their position.

Match Results

Joes record innings win at Darley Road

Scores:

St. Thomas’

77 all out in 40.4 overs (Pesandu Sanjan 24; Yenula Dewthusa 4/38, Lahiru Amarasekara 3/14) and 35 for 6 overnight 76 all out in 30 overs (Yenula Dewthusa 5/32, Lahiru Amarasekara 3/13)

St. Joseph’s

196 for 9 decl. in 28.5 overs (Sadeesha Jayawardena 27, Avintha de Alwis 42, Hirun Matheesha 34, Manasa Madubashana 35; Sanju Dilshan 3/71, Pesandu Sanjan 2/32, Manuga Yonal 3/23)

Maliyadeva on first innings at Kurunegala

Scores:

Prince of Wales

184 all out in 51.5 overs (Rivith Jayasoriya 44, Omesh Mendis 52, Dimath Abeysinghe 4/37, Themiya Missaka 2/20, Thaveesha Balasooriya 2/06) and 258 all out in 64.1 overs

Maliyadeva

171 for 3 overnight 285 for 9 decl. in 78.1 overs (Chandupa Abeysinghe 22, Amesh Tennakoon 137, Gayana Weerasinghe 63, Themiya Missaka 21; Prasanna Lakmina 2/20, Meshith de Silva 2/26)

St. Aloysius’ better in second essay at Thurstan Ground

Scores;

Thurstan 156 all out in 41 overs (Thenuka Devapriya 27, Navindu Dulan 24, Azeem Mohamed 37, Ushan Imesh 29n..o.; Kalana Pathum 5/47, Kavindu Kesara 4/06) and 42 for 1 overnight 162 all out in 56.5 overs (Shanikya Deshapriya 46, Azeem Mohomad 20, Thenuka Dewapriya 40; Kalana Pathum 2/60, Induwara Udena 2/15, Thamod Hansaka 2/15, Kavindu Kesara 3/23)

St. Aloysius’

111 all out in 33.5 overs (Charya Paranavithana 41; Vihas Thewmika 4/29, Thanuga Palihawadana 3/25) and 210 for 3 in 38.4 overs (Charya Paranavithana 39, Induwara Udena 20, Vidura Lakshan 56n.o., Hasitha Suranga 76n.o.; Vihas Thewmika 2/63)

S. Thomas’ 250, St. Anthony’s 105/5 at Katugastota

Scores:

S. Thomas’

250 all out in 67.2 overs (Senadhi Bulankulame 63, Thisen Eheliyagoda 35, Akash Fernando 39; Kaveesha Piyumal 4/37, Thisara Ekanayake 2/72, Trevin Mathew 2/51)

St. Anthony’s

105 for 5 in 27 overs (Induwara Galapitage 49n.o., Thisara Ekanayake 26; Akash Fernando 2/18)

Sharujan, Helambage shine at Bambalapitiya

Scores:

St. Benedict’s

323 all out in 76 overs (Sheron Kannangara 60, Sharujan Shanmuganathan 137, Shenel Samarathunga 21, Arshan Joseph 28; Vishen Helambage 5/108, Lashmika Perera 2/31, Kavika Jayasundara 2/37)

St. Peter’s

107 for 5 in 22 overs (Vishen Helambage 77; Chamath Chathurya 3/22)

Moratu Vidyalaya post 301 for nine wicket at Moratuwa

Scores;

Moratu Vidyalaya 301 for 9 decl. in 83.1 overs (Deneth Sithumina 76, Sukitha Dewthilina 65, Mahith Appuhami 27, Kaviska Oshan 50n.o.; Janith Fernando 2/61, Tharindu Eshan 2/26, Ravindu Thushara 3/61, Dasun Perera 2/42)

St. Joseph Vaz’s

27 for 1 in 12overs

Richmond fight back to dismiss Ananda for 42 runs at Dombagoda

Scores:

Richmond

70 all out in (Kaveesha Induwara 21; Nethma Samaraweera 3/15, Kithma Withanapathirana 5/13) and 123 for 2 in 43 overs (Tharinda Nirmal 65n.o. Thamindu Pradeeptha 38)

Ananda

42 all out in 23.2 overs (Ashinsa Nainayake 19; Sihath Ramanayake 2/04, Maheesha de Silva 2/10, Yuri Koththigoda 2/17, Malsha Tharupathi 4/09)

Sanithu’s all-round performances help Wesley at Campbell Park

Scores;

Wesley

315 all out in 67.4 overs (Sanithu Amarasinghe 96, Ashan Sudharshana 25, Linal Subasinghe 50, Rashmika Amararathna 57n.o.; Jathon Wyman 27; Minod Caldera 7/100)

Nalanda

83 for 6 in 27 overs (Yasiru Samarakoon 23, Sadew Samarasinghe 36; Sanithu Amarasinghe 5/27)

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BCB receives investigation report on sexual misconduct allegation

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2026/02/4

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Jahanara Alam had alleged being sexually assaulted by a member of the team management [Cricbuzz]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board received the investigation report into allegations of misconduct in women’s cricket raised by former national captain Jahanara Alam, a member of the five-member inquiry committee confirmed to Cricbuzz on Monday.

Jahanara had alleged being sexually assaulted by a member of the team management which forced BCB to form an investigation committee to probe into the matter.

Initially BCB announced that that the investigation committee will be chaired by Justice Tariq ul Hakim, former judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh while its other members were BCB Director Rubaba Dowla and senior Supreme Court lawyer and President of the Women’s Sports Association Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla.

Later, BCB expanded the committee by adding two more members- Professor Dr Naima Huq, former Chair of the Department of Law at the University of Dhaka and current Member of the Law Commission, Bangladesh and Barrister Muhammed Mustafizur Rahman Khan, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court.

When contacted, Barrister Sarwat Siraj Shukla told Cricbuzz on Monday that they have submitted the report to the board. The BCB has extended the deadline for this incident several times despite forming an investigation committee.

Deciding to extend the time for the first time on December 2, BCB said that Jahanara had asked the committee for some time to submit a written complaint and had been given another 15 days to submit the report. Then on December 21, the BCB again said that the independent investigation committee would submit the investigation report by January 31.

The announcement came hours after High Court issued rule over BCB’s silent role in probe into cricketer Jahanara’s allegations. On February 2, the High Court issued a rule asking why the silent role of the BCB should not be declared illegal in the probe based on the allegations of misconduct in women’s cricket raised by former national captain Jahanara Alam.

The HC bench of Justice Ahmed Sohel and Justice Fatema Anwar delivered the order on Monday (2 February) following a writ petition. Senior lawyer of Bangladesh Supreme Court Barrister Nasir Uddin Ahmed Asim, along with some other lawyers, took part in the hearing for writ petition in the court.

The lawyers said that the HC bench asked the BCB to show cause as to why its indifference and inaction in the Jahanara issue should not be declared illegal. The BCB has also been directed to inform the court about the steps it has taken or will take in this regard.

The writ petition states that if the authorities concerned remain silent in the case of any complaint, then not only one victim but many other potential victims would not dare to come forward due to fear or distrust, which hinders justice.

The court said that ensuring transparency and accountability is the responsibility of every institution – be it an educational institution, workplace, factory, hospital or sports ground. Such allegations should be considered with great seriousness in all cases.

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Vishwa Man of the Match as Joes beat Bens

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14 hours ago

2026/02/4

Sahan Weerasooriya

Vishwa Peiris

Under 19 Cricket

Left-arm spinners Vishwa Peiris and Demion de Silva took five wickets each as St. Joseph’s cruised to an innings and 51 runs victory over St. Benedict’s in the Traditional Mack – Croner trophy cricket encounter at Darley Road on Tuesday.

‎St. Benedict’s came to the match having done well in the Tier B tournament matches but the spin might of the Joes was too hot for them to handle as they collapsed for 62 runs in the second innings.

‎The result somewhat exposed the gap between the Tier A and Tier B teams of the Under 19 Division I category as the team from Kotahena were bowled out within 25 overs. They were following on after being dismissed for 197 runs in the first innings, where Nushan Perera grabbed five wickets bowling the bulk of the overs for the Joes. He was adjudged the Best Bowler.

‎While Vishwa was the Man of the Match, Rishma Amarasinghe (Best Fielder) and Senuja Wakunugoda (Best Batsman) won the other individual awards.

‎The Joes made 313 in their innings with Senuja top scoring with 106 runs.

‎In the Division I Tier ‘A’ matches Gurukula (against St. Sebastian’s) and St. Anthony’s Katugastota (against Royal) registered first innings victories.

‎Maliyadeva took first innings points against De Mazenod in a tier B match.

‎(RF)

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Pakistan pull out threat leaves World Cup finances on a sticky wicket

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2026/02/4

Sahan Weerasooriya

Pakistan’s decision to not to play India in the upcoming T20 World Cup has raised concerns everywhere.

Organisers of the ICC T20 World Cup are sweating over after Pakistan refused to play nuclear-armed neighbours India in Colombo, a decision that has left administrators scratching their heads and staring at a potential financial googly.

The India–Pakistan contest, the jewel in the tournament’s crown, is the game that oils cricket’s economic engine. If the marquee clash is bowled out, the loss of revenue will have every stakeholder feeling the pinch from boardroom to boundary rope. Islamabad’s call to withdraw, taken at government level, has sparked fears the verdict will not be overturned.

Anticipation for the grudge match had reached fever pitch. Tickets vanished on day one of sales, while Colombo’s hotels were snapped up quickly. Five-star rooms that normally fetch 150 US dollars were hiked to 600 USD, some even soaring to 800 USD as the city braced for a carnival.

With the capital full to the rafters, tour operators shuttled visitors to nearby Negombo, an hour’s drive from the stadium, while others opted for apartments as accommodation ran dry. Flights, too, were booked well in advance, but uncertainty over the epic duel has now cast a long shadow.

“We haven’t had many cancellations yet, but we fear the worst. Everyone will take a hit if the game doesn’t take place,” aviation industry official Thusitha Perera told Telecom Asia Sport.

Gihan Wickramasinghe, representing Colombo’s hoteliers, echoed the concern. “Our hope is the match goes ahead. If not, we’ll have to refund bookings and the tour operators will be hit even harder.”

Tour operator Lisa Fernando said the anxiety was mounting. “Two groups from Dubai alone, 75 people, were coming. Corporate clients had planned trips down south as well. There’s a lot of money at stake and so much unnecessary stress.”

Indian fan Varun Kumar from Bangalore has already paid for flights and hotels but intends to travel regardless. “Sri Lanka has been on my bucket list. Whether the match happens or not, we’ll come to experience the country,” he said.

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