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Carlyle Perera: Captain Marvellous … Led University to Sara Trophy Triumph in 1962/63-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis Merril Gunaratne, in The Island, 9 October 2022, with this title “Carlyle Perera: Doyen of University Cricket” Dr. Carlyle Perera of St Joseph’s College and University of Ceylon who died a few days ago was a gifted cricketer, well known in cricket circles in the 1950’s and 60’s. He left his imprint on University cricket by winning the Saravanamuttu cricket trophy in 1962-63. It was a unique achievement, for not only did he wrest the trophy from the monopolistic control of established clubs, but also created a record by achieving a feat unrivaled before or after by the University. Carlyle reached such dizzy heights with a band of exceptionally talented schoolboy cricketers who had gained admission to the University. It was an era when cricket was more a pastime than a full time commitment. But ...

Oct 15, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Michael Roberts Tagged Anton Rambukpota, Brendon Gooneratne, Buddy Reid, Carlyle Perera, Cyril Ernest, DH De Silva, Dr Carlyle Perera, HIK Fernando, Kingsley Fernando, Lareef Idroos, Malsiri Kurukulasooriya, Mano Ponniah, Merril Gunaratne, Michael Roberts, Mohanlal Fernando, Neil Chanmugam, Nihal Gurusinghe, Priya Perera, Raja de Silva, Ranjit Doranegama, Sarath Wimalaratne, Skandakumar, St Joseph’s College

R I P Dr Carlyle Perera Subject: Msg from President of the SJC – OBU – President Mr. Chamil Fernando The funeral service for Dr Carlyle Perera OAM will be at 11.30 am on Wednesday 28th sept at Our Lady of Good Counsel at the Cnr of Deepdene and Whitehorse road. Viewing and Rosary will be on Tuesday 27th @ 6.30 at the above church. May His Soul Rest In Peace. Rosary Viewing & Funeral details attached below for the late DR. Carlyle Perera. SJC cricket captain in 1958 & also captained the University cricket team to their only victory in the Sara Trophy completion. Regards. Vernon ...

Sep 25, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Obituaries Tagged Dr Carlyle Perera

Dr Carlyle Perera – A born leader-By Maxie Kariyawasam Source:Sundaytimes Individual brilliance in any sport does not necessarily make one a leader of men/women. Dr. Carlyle Felician Haig Perera not only had individual brilliance as a cricketer from his early days at St. Joseph’s College Colombo but he also had one other characteristic that is elusive to most and that is charisma. He made ample use of this to steer the Colombo University Cricket team to an unique achievement in 1962/63 when he led them to capture the plum of Sri Lanka Cricket, the Sara Trophy. Never before or since have the Colombo University been able to achieve this historic Milestone. It all started at St. Joseph’s College Colombo, when Carlyle was drawn to Cricket like a moth to a flame where he showed early signs of leadership captaining the U-14 and U-16 teams. At just 16 plus in ...

Feb 14, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Cyril Earnest, Dr Carlyle Perera, Harsha Samarajiva, Kingsley Fernando, Mano Ponniah, Nihal de Mel, Nihal Gurusinghe, U.R.P. Goonetilleke