![]() Benedict’s Collegeģ rd year player and left-handed batsman, Dinitha Basnayake has been bestowed with the great honour of leading St. His captaincy skills will be severely tested this season as they are competing with many renowned cricket-playing schools.ĭinitha Basnayake – St. Right-handed middle-order batsman scored over 500 runs and took more than 20 catches. Mary’s College earn a promotion to play top-tier schools’ cricket. Mary’s College, KegalleĤ th year coloursman, Sandaru Asanga was instrumental last season to help St. Without having a proper cricket ground at their disposal, Ravindu has also earned praises from many coaches for being a terrific fielder. Right-handed middle-order batsman, Ravindu playing his last year for Gurukula College, Kelaniya is a versatile cricketer who could even bowl right-arm leg-spinners at any given time. Udara Ravindu – Gurukula College, Kelaniya His accuracy with the red leather ball will definitely bring him loads of wickets in the future. Left-handed middle order batsman had an average 2015/16 season and his main forte will be the left-arm spinners. Malinga Hewage – President’s College, Kotteġ8-year old Hewage will be the main cog in the President’s College wheel this season. Last year he accumulated over 450 runs and will look to double that total this season. He is a vastly experienced player, representing Sri Lanka U19s and Saracens SC in SLC Premier Club Tournament. Left-handed opening batsman and right-arm off-spinner Thanuka Dabare has been given the responsibility of leading the Lumbini outfit this year. ![]() Know Your Schools’ Cricket Captains 2016/17 – Part 1 Mendis made his list ‘A’ debut for Galle Cricket Club last year and will certainly become an exceptional batting all-rounder in the years to come. A top-class left-handed batsman, he is still recovering from a shoulder injury and will take part in the current season only after getting the clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket. Kamindu Mendis got himself into the lime-light during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 in Bangladesh when he bowled with both his arms, becoming an overnight sensation as an ambidextrous spinner, an absolute rarity in world cricket. ![]() Last season he scored close to 400 runs with a highest score of 82. Thomas’ College cricket in U13, U15 and U17 age categories. Thomas’ College and is areliable slip fielder. Apart of Cricket, Nallaperuma plays Hockey for S. He played his first ‘Battle of the Blues’ in 2016 and will lead the Thomian side in March, 2017. Thomas’ College in 2013/14 season against Richmond College. The right-handed middle-order batsman debuted for S. He was recently awarded a Trinity Lion for Cricket a prestigious accolade at Trinity. The ability to bowl left-arm orthodox spin is another prowess of the left-handed stylist who can certainly lead his alma mater to great heights this season. Touted as one of the most promising opening batsmen in the hill capital this season, Shanogeeth amassed more than 1000 runs last season going on to represent Sri Lanka U19s as well. Shanogeeth Shanmuganathan – Trinity College He has also represented Sri Lanka U19s last year playing four youth ODIs and one youth Test. Aloysius’ College last week and will no doubt be a terrific leader for St. He started off the season with a matured 75 against St. Right-handed middle-order batsman topped the 1000-run mark last year with an average of over 40. With the exciting U 19 division one ‘Singer Trophy’ cricket tournament 2016/17 gaining momentum already, we take a look at another set of cricket captains who will be leading their respective schools this season.Ĥ th year coloursman and the wicket-keeper of the side, Rodrigo is a bulky lad but certainly a talented cricketer.
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