Antonian Cricketer and planter Charlie Joseph Source : Sri Lankan Planters – Official FB page Served as Superintendent at Unugalla Estate, Hali-Ela in 1960s One match the Antonians will never forget was the match against Dharmaraja College at Katugastota in 1962. Rajans whose attack was spearheaded by that demon bowler T. B. Kehelgamuwa who routed the Antonians for a paltry 72. The Antonians who were asked to follow on with a big deficit were helped through some aggressive batting by the Joseph brothers – Charlie who scored 120 and his younger brother Michael a belligerent 140 and this pair put on 240 runs for the fifth wicket which rocked the Rajans to such an extent that they were reeling in the second essay.   Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox!   ...

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LIAM DODDRELL – ONWARDS AND UPWARDS – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HIS FAMOUS GRAND DAD – LIAM DODDRELL MESMERIZES WITH BAT AND BALL – by Bernard VanCuylenburg EPILOGUE. The Grand Son of Anthonian Cricket great Charlie Joseph continues to weave a web of magic with bat and ball cutting a swathe of glory on the green turf ever since he began his cricket career as a junior, playing for his local club the St.Clair Hawks. Having advanced to grade cricket with the Penrith Cricket Club, Liam Doddrell has added another feather to his cap by winning the prestigious Basil Sellers Scholarship which will give him the opportunity to further his cricket career, not to mention the boost to his confidence ! I received an email from Liam’s Mum giving me the good news, together with an article in the local suburban journal which delighted cricket lovers everywhere. It is sure ...

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