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Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 from tomorrow
For the 18th consecutive year, Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd (Prima Group Sri Lanka) has partnered with Sri Lanka Cricket to sponsor the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League (SLYL) 2025.
The sponsorship presentation was held at the auditorium of the Singhaleses Sports Club on Monday evening.
SLYL is organized under the National Pathway Program of Sri Lanka Cricket, and the tournament provides players a national-level platform to perform and elevate to the next level in a bid to reach the national stage.
The 50-over tournament consisting of five Super Provincial Teams namely, Colombo North, Colombo South, Dambulla, Galle, and Kandy, will be played across five grounds in Colombo from 19th to 28th November 2025. The semi-finals will take place on the 26th of November and the finals on the 28th of November at the Thurstan College Cricket Ground.
Sri Lanka has seen several youth players emerge through the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League and go on to represent the country as national players. Since 2007, Prima Group Sri Lanka has proudly served as the official sponsor of the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League.
Speaking at the event, Sajith Gunaratne, General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka said “The Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League reflects our enduring commitment to nurturing grassroots cricket in the country. For nearly two decades, we have worked closely with Sri Lanka Cricket to create opportunities for young players to discover their potential. Observing many of them ascend through the ranks to represent the nation brings immense satisfaction”.
In a video clip aired at the launch captain of the National White Ball Team Charith Asalanka said “I had the privilege of taking part in the 2011-2012 editions of the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League, and it was a great opportunity for us at the time, and I believe it will be the same for the young players participating this year,” .
Kamindu Mendis, who took part in the 2012 and 2013 editions of the tournament, noted that the tournament played a vital role in shaping his early cricketing journey.
Sri Lanka’s opening batsman Pathum Nissanka, recalling his memories of playing in the tournament in the 2013 edition, expressed his confidence that the tournament will continue to serve as a valuable platform for young players to showcase their skills.
The Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 remains one of the most anticipated youth cricket events in the country, providing a valuable platform for young players to showcase their talent and gain recognition.
The captains of the five provincial teams unveiled the ‘Prima Trophy’ [pic by PRIYAN DE SILVA]
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Showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura district
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 OCTOBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most part of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Anuradhapura district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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Smriti Mandhana has been named India’s all-format women’s captain on the same day Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from the role after nearly a decade since she first took over.
Mandhana – vice-captain to Harmanpreet for much of this period – has previously led India in four ODIs and 18 T20Is, apart from captaining Maharashtra in domestic cricket and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League.
Mandhana’s first assignment will be the limited-overs series against Zimbabwe beginning with the three T20Is in Raipur from October 16. On Tuesday, Mandhana was part of the selection meeting chaired by Amita Sharma to pick the squad for the tour.
Terming the appointment a “special honour”, Mandhana also acknowledged the contributions of her predecessor in her welcome note.
“I would also like to acknowledge Harmanpreet and the contribution she has made as captain over the years,” she was quoted as saying by the BCCI. “She has led the team with great commitment and has been an important part of our journey.
“I understand the responsibility that comes with this role and look forward to working with the team, learning along the way and giving my best to take Indian cricket forward.”
Mandhana’s appointment comes on the back of a review meeting held on Monday in Guwahati. Chaired by secretary Devajit Saikia, the meeting was also attended by Mandhana, Harmanpreet and head coach Amol Muzumdar to chart a roadmap forward, with an eye on next year’s inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in February as well as the T20 World Cup and Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Mandhana, India’s best all-format batter, has been knocking on the doors for a while. Earlier this year, she led RCB to their second WPL title, in which she also top-scored in the final.
In September, she overtook Mithali Raj to become the leading run-scorer in women’s international across formats. Her 18 international hundreds are also the most in women’s cricket. She is also the first Indian woman to score centuries in all formats.
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