16 December, 2018
The champion cricketers from the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricketers’ Association which won the recent World Cup in India pose for a ceremonial picture with President Maitripala Sirisena. The winning team comprised Gimadu Malkam (Captain), Sumudu Lanka (Vice Captain), Tharaka Sampath Jayasinghe, Lakshan Fernando, Tharindra Deepika Wimalaweera, Goyum Shanaka Walgama (Wicket-keeper), Chamara Dishan, Asanka Manjula, Udaya Lakmal, Rajitha Asanka, Alenross Kalep, Ushan Lakshitha, Nuwan Hasaranga, Dinuka Sachin and Janaka Tharanga. Officials: Indrani Ariyaratne (Team Manager), Jayalath Aponso (Coach), Ushantha Gunaratne (Assistant Coach), M. L. Brian de Croose (Interpreter), Mohamed Naizer (President – SLDCA) and Hemajith Vajira Kumara (Secretary – SLDCA)