The Invincible Thomian Cricket XI of 1965-by Somasundaram Skandakumar
Source:Thuppahis
That Thomian team in 1965 was like Bradman’s Invincibles. They fielded a superbly balanced side that smashed all records as Barney Reid led their bowling with uncanny control and very late and sharp inswing, while Sarath Seneviratne their skipper and Anura Tennakoon spearheaded the batting.
At Tea on the second day following on with two hours to go we were eight down and the Thomians were celebrating. Wadugodapitiya was joined by our dear Lakshman Thalayasingham and they defended stoutly as the minutes ticked by until a few minutes before close Thalay was out stumped playing on his back footHe never lived that down
The last pair held firm and we escaped with an honourable draw.
I batted at No 4 in both innings occupying valuable time, by adhering strictly to coach Mahes Rodrigo’s words as I stood up to go in the first time “Don’t take your eyes off Barneys Balls .“
Great memories indeed!
A THOUGHT from Adelaide, March 2025
What inspiring guidance from Mahes Rodrigo! ….. Just the type of ‘action’ one would expect from a scrum-half! ……….
