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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

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

Talent Abundant. The All-Conquering University of Ceylon Cricket Team of 1962-63 Anonymous Author, in The Island, 16 March 2013 The Ceylon University pool players included seven doctors. Former members of the University of Ceylon ‘62/63 will gather at the NCC on the morning of March 23 to celebrate their winning the Sara Trophy 50 years ago. Their feat has never been achieved by any other university team. In spite of the heavy burden of studies, they had to contend with, they were able to excel in their chosen sport to win the Sara Trophyin the 1962/63 season. The team consisted of a very talented group of youngsters who were not at all overawed by the might of the opposition, sporting All Ceylon players of that era. They, in their youthful exuberance, overcame all odds in capturing the title. Their conduct off the field was exemplary. They were gentlemen to the ...

Jun 7, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Buddy Reid, Carlyle Perera, Lareef Idroos, Mano Ponniah, Nihal Gurusinghe Comments 0

D. D. P. Alwis – a fine all-round sportsman and cricket coach-by Upananda Jayasundera D. D. P. Alwis Source:Dailynews D. D. P. Alwis is a fine all-round sportsman who excelled in cricket, football and hockey for Dharmaraja College and is currently a senior cricket coach at the SSC School of Cricket. He has been working at the SSC Cricket Academy under Chief Coach Carlton Bernardus as the Senior Coach. Alwis has been involved in coaching in the academy for the last 16 years. After leaving school he continued playing cricket and his cricket career spanned over 45 years and during this period he represented his alma mater, Sri Lanka Schools and Kandy Cricket Club in the Donovan Andrew Trophy Cricket Tournament. ...

May 29, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ajith Jayasekera, Brian Obeyesekera, D. D. P. Alwis, Dharmaraja College, Dr, Dr. Cyril Ernest, Nihal Gurusinghe, Tony Opatha