Dennis Ferdinands – RIP – 15.05.1939 – 31.01.2024
Dennis Ferdinands, perhaps the fastest and most hostile opening bowler to play for STC.
“Dennis was a genuine fast bowler who could bowl outswing with the new ball and reverse swing with the old ball. He was the only bowler of that era who could bowl reverse swing” – Buddy Reid
He was also a superb Javelin thrower and had the unique distinction of captaining his College in both Athletics (1957) and Cricket (1959).
STC 1st XI Team – 1959
Standing (L-R): S.P. Wijesinghe, A.E. de Silva, R.M. Fernando, M.F. Sproule, B.G. Reid, P.S. Kumara, Mr. L.S. Gauder (Coach).
Seated (L-R): N.D. Chanmugam, E.L. Lisk, D.A. Ferdinands (Capt.), The Warden (Mr. C.H. Davidson), N.S. Gurusinghe, M.L. Idroos.
Seated on Ground (L-R): P. Wanduragala, B.W.R. Thomas, C.K.T. Labrooy.
May Dennis’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace and my deepest condolences to his family.
