Ceylon Cricket Team 1958 – Yes it was truly a Ceylonese Team! – By Charles Schokman
Source: Sent to eLanka by Charles Schokman
This photo popped up in the social media. This was the then All Ceylon team picked to play an Unofficial test match against the English team led by Colin Cowdrey in 1958.
An interesting aspect I noted was the balanced ethnic diversity of Sinhalese, Moors, Malay, Tamil, Burgher in this team. Sadly, we don’t find it now.
Only three are among the living – Chandra Schaffter (94 years) Dr H.I.K. Fernando (91 years) and Michael Tissera (85 years).
Don’t confuse A.C.M. Lafir with Billiards Lafir (MJM). ACM Lafir was the opening batsman for St Anthony’s College, Katugostota and was chosen on his outstanding batting record for the club that he played in Colombo – Saracens owned by Macan Markar family. Lafir received the award for the highest runs scored by the Ceylon Team in this match. He scored 84 runs against a powerful English bowling attack. Tony Buhar, the paceman was a Zahirian and played for Moors Sports Club.
Shared by Mr Fahim Mashood.
