Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) donated cricket material bags to 16 State universities across the country, as part of their continued efforts to enhance cricket at every level of the country.
The donated equipment will be used by the universities to compete in the upcoming Inter-University Cricket Championship, which serves as the main cricketing competition within the Sri Lankan State university system and forms an integral part of the 15th Sri Lanka University Games.
Sujeeva Godaliyadda, Treasurer, SLC and Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Vice-President of International Cricket handing over cricket material to a representative
The official handing-over ceremony took place at the SLC Headquarters, with the participation of Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Vice-President of International Cricket and Sujeeva Godaliyadda, Treasurer of SLC.
Sanjeewa Jayasinghe, Chairman of Cricket Sub-Committee of Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association and representatives from the 16 universities were present at the occasion.
The cricket material bag includes: three cricket bats, four pairs of batting gloves, three pairs of pads, two batting helmets, one set of wicket-keeping equipment and four thigh guards.
The Inter-University Cricket Championship (50-over format) will feature participation from 16 State universities and is scheduled to commence on July 12.
This initiative by SLC aims to support the growth of cricket at every level in the country and also foster greater engagement in the sport among university students.
