VALE’, CLIVE INMAN – By Des Kelly
VALE’, CLIVE INMAN, yet another ‘Legend’ from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and someone who was both a friend and College-mate of mine, back in the “fab-fifties”, as I remember them. As everyone knew, this guy was a top Cricketer, we were all very proud to have him at St.Peter’s College, by far, the best College in Colombo, at the time, as well. Clive was in the same ‘form’ & I was proud & privileged to keep his company & boast about his superb prowess on the field,to all & sundry.
Then, sadly, we parted company due to mass-migration of the Burghers to various Countries in the World, thereby also losing touch with close friends, in the process.
I would like to say “thank you” to both Michael Tissera & Joe Paiva for informing e’Lanka of this sad news, condole with the family, other friends & fans of Clive, in their thousands, & especially on behalf of e’Lanka, say farewell to Clive Inman, as he carries his bat onto the finest ‘pitch’ in Heaven.
May the soft green grass lie gently over you, my friend. We were all very proud of you & will never forget you. God bless you, Clive Inman.
Desmond Kelly.
(Editor-in-Chief)! e’Lanka.
From: MICHAEL TISSERA
Very sorry to hear about Clive. May his soul Rest In Peace.
In 2007 when we toured England a cricket fan told me of his
whereabouts and I was able to ring him. Asked him to come
to our next match against Derby which was close to where
he stayed but did not turn up.
In fact after the Pakistan tour in 1966/7 I never heard from him
till I rang him in 2007.
Received from Duleep Samaraweera. SL.
Clive Innman RIP
It is with great grief we announce the news of the passing away of former Ceylon, Peterite and Leicestershire Cricketer, Clive Inman on the 7th of December 2022.
Clive represented Ceylon teams after captaining his alma mater, St Peter’s College, Colombo 04 (1954 and 1955).
He carved his name in the annals of the Josephian-Peterite , Battle of the Saints by scoring a record 204 runs in 1954 and then leading Peterites to victory in 1955.
Clive was a prolific cricketer who excelled from his school days, later on, built a name for himself as an outstanding batsman for Ceylon and English Country Leicestershire during the 60’s. He moved to England in 1959.
May his soul rest in peace !
Foot note from Joe Paiva
I have heard late Nomis ( SPC groundsman & later CCC) speak to me about Clive endearingly, when I was on a holiday in SL.
Another SPC legend/ sporting giant meets his Creator..
A very sad day for St Peters College and all old Peterites in SL and overseas.
Joe Paiva
Adelaide Australia
21 Dec 22
