The limited over cricket encounter 2018 between Lyceum International School Nugegoda and Lyceum International School Panadura for Nikitha Grero Challenge Trophy, hosted by Lyceum International School Panadura this year, will be held on the 17th of February 2018 at P.Saravanamuththu Stadium Colombo.
This big match was initiated by Mr. Nikitha Grero, Director of Lyceum International School in 2016 to ensure that Lyceumers too get the experience of a big match.
Lyceum Nugegoda team became the champions of the Battle of the Lyceumers during the 2017 encounter by scoring 288 in 50 overs. Lyceum Panadura chased the winning score of 289, but was able to collect only 139 in 45 overs for a wickets.
This year Lyceum International School Nugegoda team will be led by versatile Master Pasindu Rajapaksa under the guidance of Head coach Mr. Lal Senarathna and MIC Mr. Pathum Madhushanka while the Panadura team will be spearheaded by the team caption Sithira Thennakon and the supervision of Head Coach Mr. Kapila Mahinda and MIC Mr. Rumesh Wickramasinghe.
Mr. Nikitha Grero, Director of Lyceum International Schools stated, “We have come to that special time of the year where Lyceum Nugegoda and Lyceum Panadura will meet once again, to play against each other during a friendly game of Cricket at Lyceum’s 3rd Annual Big Match.Cricket is a wonderful sport and a national game that many of our players support and dream to be a part of some day. I still remember how enthusiastic we all were once Cricket was introduced to this school. If not for the foundation that was set by the pioneers of our cricket coaches, the standard of cricket at Lyceum would not be where it is today. Our cricket teams have continued to shine and perform exceptionally well in many inter-international/national school cricket tournaments and therefore, this event would provide a great platform for both teams to display their amazing cricketing skills.
I am indeed very grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Grero for their guidance and support as well as Mr. Sameera Pathum and his team of organizers who always go the extra mile to organize and deliver a fun-filled, entertaining event that will bring all Lyceumers together, both in spirit and harmony, which I hope will become a lifelong tradition that will be enjoyed by all generations to come” at the NCG TROPHY press conference held at Lyceum International School, on 09th February.
Both teams have performed remarkably well in the past years. Lyceum Nugegoda became the under 15 international schools champions in 2017.
2018 Nikitha Grero Challenge Trophy cricket encounter will be mainly sponsored by Ceylon Agro , Industries Prima Group. Next click studio, NCG Express (Pvt) Ltd, NCG Automotive have taken Co-Sponsorship. Sri Lanka’s newest job search portal JobAds.lk has joined hands with us as the special sponsor of Nikitha Grero Challenge Trophy 2018.
Both teams are expected to bring in their A game for this encounter as per the prediction of cricketing pundits and we can expect an electrifying and carnival atmosphere on that day!
LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL : NUGEGODA
STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT : Yasiru Chathumal, Nipuna Hettiarachchi, Sadushka Senarath, Hansaja Bandara, Lakindu Sachin, Dimuthu Keshan, Hasindu Chamika, Chalindu Liyanage, Gamitha Pawan, Nisal Hettiarachchi, Kaushal Mendis, Naveen Pahasara.
SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT : Lakindu Rajarathne, Ravindu Rajarathne, Mr. Lal Senarathne (Head Coach), Mrs. Kumari Grero (Coordinating Principal), Mr. Pathum Perera (Master in Charge), Pasindu Rajapaksha (Captain), Vihanga Ambepitiya (Vice Captain)
LYCEUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL : PANADURA
STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT : Nimantha Ransilu, Dulan Fernando, Raveen Jayaweera, Chathil Aponso, Isuru Perera, Aditha Iddamalgoda, Rehan Fonseka, Dulash Abeyrathna, Devin Rodrigo
SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT : Navodh Kalupahana, Shayan Guruge, Sithira Tennakoon (Captain), Mrs. Kumari Wijerate (Principal), Sheron Liyanage (Vice Captain), Nesanda Weerasekara, Buddika Jayasekara.
