eLanka

Monday, 22 Sep 2025
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Newsletter
  • eLanka Weddings
  • Property
  • eLanka Shop
  • Business Directory
eLankaeLanka
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Home » Blog » Articles » Carlton Bernadus – an excellent cricketer and coach-by Upananda Jayasundera
Articles

Carlton Bernadus – an excellent cricketer and coach-by Upananda Jayasundera

eLanka admin
Last updated: November 28, 2020 2:28 pm
By
eLanka admin
ByeLanka admin
Follow:
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Carlton Bernadus – an excellent cricketer and coach-by Upananda Jayasundera

Carlton Bernadus

Carlton Bernadus, Head Coach of SSC School of Cricket from 2013 to date is an old boy of St.Joseph’s College,Colombo who is a versatile cricketer and coach who was guided during his school days by Fairlie Dalpathado who represented SSC and Ceylon team As a cricketer , when he represented his Alma Mater Carlton scored twin unbeaten half centuries in the ‘Big Match’ against St.Peters’ College,Colombo in the year 1976. He coached the Under 15 and Under 17 teams of his School, which emerged All Island Champions for two years.

Carlton’s highest score in the Premier League is an unbeaten knock of 133 against Police SC. He was also a brilliant close-in fielder who was selected as the Best Fielder among Sri Lanka Schools in the year 1976 and also at the Single Wicket Cricket tournament organized by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board

After leaving School he represented Colts Cricket Club and later became the Captain of the Colts Cricket team. He was appointed the District and Provincial Coach of the Under 15 and Under 19 Cricket teams by the Cricket Board for the Inter District/Provincial Cricket tournaments. At that time,Rangana Herath, Kumar Sangakkara and Prasanna Jayawardena were also in the Under 19 team.

More Read

The Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair – By Dr Harold Gunatillake
Anula Vidyalaya Alumni NSW & ACT Presents – Aradhana 2025
Sydney Expatriates Meet Dr. Harsha de Silva, MP and the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Sri Lanka Parliament
MOVA Partners with FILMBASE to Bring Next-Generation Smart Glass & LED Film Solutions to Sri Lanka

He had the opportunity of coaching Chaminda Vaas at St. Joseph’s in the Under 19 level. When he coached St.Anthony’s College,Wattala Cricket team for a few years when Hirantha Perera became the Best Outstation Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year. As a Cricket Coach and Administrator, he was appointed as the former Head of Cricket Operations-Sri Lanka and as Manager of Under 19 National Cricket team

In the year 2000 they were Runners-up to India in the Under 19 World Cup under Malintha Gajanayake Thilina Kandamby and Kaushalya Weeraratne were also in that Team. After that Carlton was appointed as Under 19 National Coach of Bangladesh. He paved the way to Bangladesh Cricket team to get Test Status as he built a good structure for the Under 19 team. He mentioned with gratitude the names of Thilanga Sumathipala and Nishantha Ranatunge for

recommending him to get this post in Bangladesh. He was awarded the Certificate of Accomplishment in December,2007 by the Sports Management World Wide, USA for Cricket Management.

More Read

Sri Lanka hosts the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2025! 01
Sri Lanka hosts the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2025!
eLanka Newsletter -21st September 2025 – 3rd Edition – Sri Lankans In Australia
Foods that can naturally support better sleep
Fabulous Sri Lankan fare and great music makes the Springvale RSL the place to be. By Trevine Rodrigo in Melbourne.

In Coaching he is holding the Accredited Level II Coaches Cricket Australia-Advanced – ID 936778, accredited as the Level III Coach and instructor Sri Lanka. He says that age is not a barrier for Coaching Cricket as long as one is fit enough to do so.

TAGGED:Colts Cricket ClubMalintha Gajanayake ThilinaSt.Peter's College
Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Bus falls into a pond at Parliament premises-By Yohan Perera
Next Article Brodie Emmett Bears off to perfect start-By Nick Creely
FacebookLike
YoutubeSubscribe
LinkedInFollow
Most Read
10 Pictures With Fascinating Stories Behind Them!

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly

Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment

A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch

Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim

eLanka Weddings

eLanka Marriage Proposals

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News- By Noel Whittaker

EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera

K.K.S. Cement Factory

Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party

Sri Lanka's women's cricket squad in Melbourne

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne

- Advertisement -
Ad image
Related News
Articles

Zahira College’s 11th Colombo Scout Group Unites Over 700 Scouts at Jamboree 2025 Celebrating 110 Years of Scouting Excellence

Cultural Reflections
Articles Bhanuka Nuwan

Cultural Reflections: Relics, Rituals, and the Meditation on a Passing Era – by Bhanuka – eLanka

Balancing Growth and Burdens The Economic Challenges Ahead for Sri Lanka - By Nadeeka - eLanka (1)
Articles Nadeeka Kumari

Balancing Growth and Burdens: The Economic Challenges Ahead for Sri Lanka – By Nadeeka – eLanka

SUNDAY CHOICE - Jesus, keep me near the Cross -A message for Lent - By Charles Schokman - eLanka
Articles Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE – Yet not I, but through Christ in me – by Charles Schokman

World-Class Creative Writing in Sri Lanka-eLanka
Articles

Pursuing World-Class Creative Writing in Sri Lanka-by Dr Sasanka Perera

  • Quick Links:
  • Articles
  • DESMOND KELLY
  • Dr Harold Gunatillake
  • English Videos
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sinhala Videos
  • eLanka Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Tamil Videos
  • Dr. Harold Gunatillake
  • Sunil Thenabadu
  • Sinhala Movies
  • Trevine Rodrigo
  • Michael Roberts
  • Photos

eLanka

Your Trusted Source for News & Community Stories: Stay connected with reliable updates, inspiring features, and breaking news. From politics and technology to culture, lifestyle, and events, eLanka brings you stories that matter — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected 24/7.
Kerrie road, Oatlands , NSW 2117 , Australia.
Email : info@eLanka.com.au / rasangivjes@gmail.com.
WhatsApp : +61402905275 / +94775882546

(c) 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.