25 April, 2021
All-rounder Muthumudalige Pushpakumara won the prestigious Observer Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year award 1999 for his fine performances. Born on 26th September 1981 in Colombo, Pushpakumara became the sixth Anandian to win the coveted award. Muthumudalige fashioned out as a top all-rounder. He was a left-handed bat and right-arm off-spinner. He was able to fit in at any position in batting and he was a clever and match winning bowler.
He was also picked as the Best Bowler, Best All-Rounder and Best Fielder in the All-Island Contest.