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Jaffna players in Sri Lanka squads for tri-series
Andrew Fidel Fernando
May 7, 2013
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Three young cricketers from Sri Lanka's war-affected regions have been named in the squads scheduled to participate in a one-day tri-series, which aims to prepare Sri Lanka's national side for the Champions Trophy. Fast bowler S Silojen and wicketkeeper Rishan Tudor, both 19, have been named in the Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Combined sides respectively, while top order batsman S Sanjeewan, 21, has been picked for Sri Lanka A.
Tudor, who played for St. Patrick's College, Jaffna, had impressed Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara last year, after he was chosen for the Unity Team that traveled to Singapore in October last year. Sanjeewan, who played for St. Michael's College in Batticaloa, had also been part of that side.
"They are really talented cricketers and I'm very happy that they've got this chance," Northern region coach
Ravindra Pushpakumara, who had worked with all three players, said. "Last year when we went to Singapore, Murali got to bowl a few overs at Rishan Tudor, who was wicketkeeping, and Murali and Sanga were amazed at his ability to pick the doosra so quickly. Sanjeewan also hit a couple of very fast fifties on that tour."
Silojen meanwhile, had been spotted by chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya on a recent trip to Jaffna, and has since been enrolled in Sri Lanka's pace bowling academy. He had played for Kokuvil Hindu College.
"Everyone who has worked for this is extremely happy," Pushpakumara said. "It's been a dream to see cricketers from the north and east playing in high level teams, and our first objective has been realised."
The tri-series begins on May 12, and all seven matches will be played in Pallekele. The Sri Lanka team for the tournament features only six cricketers who have been picked for the Champions Trophy squad, as the remaining players are currently in India for the IPL.
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rukshi on (May 7, 2013, 16:21 GMT) -
Featured comment I am a Canadian but from Srilanka.Ravindra Puspakumara has put lot of work in Jaffna and congratulation.The only disadvantage for the Jaffna Cricketers is they do not have a Turf Pitch.If they can identify a place at least to put up practice pitch I can raise some funds to do it.Puspakumara is aware of it.
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MH19 on (May 9, 2013, 3:45 GMT) Ranjan Rodrigo in regards to your comment about Thilakaratne Dilshan he does not need any political backing to play for Sri Lanka as he is talented enough in all aspects of the game in Batting,Bowling and Fielding and is the best allrounder we have and had for a decade. Surley he will retire 1 day but in due respect he will be an automatic choice for SL in Test,1day and T20.No one has so far proved that his place can be taken.
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Navaneetharaj Thiruchittampalam on (May 8, 2013, 17:50 GMT) good news..but they should come in SL national team..best wishes..
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Sarathchandra Rabel on (May 8, 2013, 12:42 GMT) a positive move, at least from aspect of sports
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Shiraj Afm on (May 8, 2013, 8:04 GMT) Sanjeev not come from St. Michael's College in Batticaloa, He s from Bt/Methodist Central College
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schathuranga on (May 8, 2013, 5:31 GMT) Show ur talent,u can get a place in national side.(c'mone sana)
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Marcian on (May 8, 2013, 1:23 GMT) Great news! I have no doubt that someday a few boys from the North and East will play for the country. Hope they continue to get all the encouragement and guidance form SLC.
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Ranjan Rodrigo on (May 7, 2013, 20:32 GMT) Best news for me who has got fed up with SL cricket and even seniors thinking they are indispensable, The Seniors shud be consistent like Dhoni a nd even Tendulkar since inconsistent shud be dropped. In SL, Dilshan is enjoying the same political pull as Sanath and others too have to bow down a bit or else their business will suffer. Ranjan Rodrigo Sydney
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Sinhaya on (May 7, 2013, 14:33 GMT) Great news indeed. Hopefully this will maximize our talent pool. Hope to see the Jaffna boys excel soon.
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San DE T on (May 7, 2013, 13:55 GMT) Amazing Job . Srilankan cricket