Sri Lanka’s journey to Test status – By Alston Mahadevan

Sri Lanka’s journey to Test status EARLY PERIOD (upto 1957)

EARLY PERIOD (upto 1957) – Covers the development during the early years including the regular visits by Australia and England and the first tours by the West Indies, Pakistan and India. Also looks at some of the outstanding Ceylonese cricketers including Dr C H Gunasekara, Sargo Jayawickreme, F C de Saram, M Sathasivam, by Alston Mahadevan

Sri Lanka’s journey to Test status ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (1958 to 1965)

Sri Lanka’s journey to Test status
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (1958 to 1965) – Most of the important matches played during the late 1950s and the early 1960s are covered. The first unofficial Test win against Pakistan in 1964 and the first overseas Test win against India in 1965 under the leadership of Michael Tissera are also covered in detail.

Sri Lanka’s journey to Test Full Test status (1966 -1974)

TRANSITION TO FULL TEST STATUS (1966 to 1974) – Looks at the emergence of a number of talented cricketers including Anura Tennekoon who helped Sri Lanka to gain full test status. The coverage also includes the first ever win against MCC in 1969 after 87 years of International cricket which was Sri Lanka’s first ever limited over match

Sri Lanka’s journey to Test status FULL MEMBER OF THE ICC (1975 TO 1982)

Sri Lanka’s journey to Test status
FULL MEMBER OF THE ICC (1975 TO 1982) – Sri Lanka took part in the inaugural World Cup tournament in 1975. The documentary concludes with the events which lead to Sri Lanka gaining Test status and the inaugural Test match played against England in 1982