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Exciting finish to Josephian-Peterite ‘Big Match’ in Sydney – Petes claim bragging rights as college camaraderie wins the day – By Lawrence Machado The inaugural Battle of the Saints in Sydney had all the drama and excitement you could have wanted for such an important cricket match between the old boys of both famous Sri Lankan schools. Chasing the imposing Peterite total of 177 from 25 overs, the Josephians, led by former Sri Lankan schoolboy star Rohan Wijesinghe, were coasting to victory after big hitting by their in-form openers Randall Ebert and Sohan Rodrigo saw them 100 for 2 in just 13 overs. At 132 for 3, the Josephians had the upper hand and were lustily cheered by one-man cheer squad and ex-president Chris Fernando, with support from another patriotic, jovial Joe Kenneth Brohier. Former Josephian skipper Dylan Fernandopulle made a quick 11, Delan Daniels stroked 21 while Ashan Wickramayake stuck ...

Oct 1, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Lawrence Machado Tagged , , , , , ,
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Peterite Sunanda Jayasekera’s first ball scalp marked an unbroken world record-BY INDIKA WELAGEDARA Source:Sundayobserver The 48th Josephian-Peterite limited overs match which is the longest running 50-over encounter in the country and played for the Fr. Peter A. Pillai trophy was planned to be worked off at the SSC ground on August 6. The Joe-Pete limited over series commenced in 1975 under the Rectorship of Rev. Fr. Quintus Fernando of St. Joseph’s and Rev. Fr. Claver Perera of St. Peter’s, with the first game of the series played at Darley Road on March 16, 1975. Interestingly in the inaugural match St. Peter’s College’s famous opening fast bowler Sunanda Jayasekara created a record by dismissing St. Joseph’s prolific scorer and left handed opening batsman Rohan Wijesinghe Snr. in the very first ball of the game. ...

Aug 7, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , ,
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Sunanda Jayasekara – a sporting legend and a gentleman-by Indika Welagedara Source:Dailynews To Sunanda Jayasekara, sports was not just a game – it was a passion and a passionate pastime in his life. As a financier he still cherishes the lessons he learnt as an outstanding sportsman for his alma mater St. Peter’s College Bambalapitiya from 1973-77. Perhaps, sports would have been the reason for his gaining an employment opportunity in Canada. Talking exclusively to the ‘Daily News’ all the way from Canada even though it is a 10.and half hours time difference , , he recalled how an illustrious sports career could help build one’s character. “I believe in teamwork. This is one major lesson that sports has taught me throughout the years” said Jayasekara. ...

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Cricket in the desert by Clifford Lazarus It was late in the evening, March 17, 1975, when former Nationalised Services and ex-Josephian cricketer, Sunitha Goonetilleke, looked anxiously to the skies for the first-ever Air Ceylon Avro charter to arrive in Oman carrying 73 Sri Lankans.    Passionate about cricket, Sunitha arrived in Oman in 1973, joined by another pioneer and ex-Air Ceylon colleague, Padma Leanage. Stationed at the Seeb International Airport,  Sunitha made friends with cricket-crazy Afzal Chaudry from Pakistan, whose duty was to meet staff recruited for construction firm, Skanska.  Finding common ground in the sport, the two gentlemen laid the foundation for the first-ever cricket tournament to be launched in the Sultanate – the Skanska Cup!   Sunitha teamed with other airline and airport staff including the late Michael Raj (former Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year and ex-St Anthony’s College, Katugastota) whose brother, Charles (fondly known as CPP Raj ex-BRC), also in Oman at the time and played for ...

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Sri Lanka Lions Premiers In 2018 The Srilanka Lions Sports Club won the NSW Classics Cricket Competition for over 50 cricketers organised by the Sydney Masters Cricket Association in New South Wales last Sunday 11th March 2018 in a very close game against the Burwood Briars Cricket Club played at Monty Bennett Oval, Wentworthville. Burwood Briars got 179 for 4 wickets in their 40 overs & the SriLanka Lions reached their target in 38 overs. This is the premier cricket tournament for players over 50 years in Sydney. There are sixteen ( 16 ) teams in this competition which is played on turf wickets with many teams having ex-Grade cricketers. The SriLanka Lions finished up with 376 points followed in second place by last years Premiers Georges River Cricket Club with 368 points. The team was captained this year by Ex-Old Joe Kevin Pereira. The rest of the team that ...

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