Former Sri Lanka Cricket team manager Michael de Zoysa passed away at the age of 73 in Colombo yesterday (29).
He is considered as one of the stalwarts of the Sinhalese Sports Club and is known for his hand in the development of many young cricketers at SSC who went on to represent Sri Lanka.
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De Zoysa also headed the Advisory Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket until early this year.
Many former and present cricketers and officials send their condolences on social media after hearing the sad news.
RAP it up SSC…. we lost a passionate man who loved cricket today. May you rest in peace My Friend ?? #Michael De Zoysa https://t.co/SpoVGPlfDI
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) September 30, 2019
Sad to hear the demise of our former team manager Mr Michael Desoyza a man who was extremely passionate , dedicated and who gave everything to cricket.May your soul RIP god bless pic.twitter.com/7DsaCzeZG0
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) September 30, 2019
Was a great man .. will be missed . Rest In Peace Michael De Zoysa. Did soo much for cricket in Sri Lanka !!! pic.twitter.com/5w8JHr5fMm
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) September 30, 2019
So sad and shocked to hear the loss of our own Mr Michael De Zoysa who was our former Manager,Ground Secrataty of Sinhalese Sports club. He’s been a great sever and an administrator for cricket in our country. We will miss you. Rest In Peace.? pic.twitter.com/CeMGlYxhBa
— Kaushal (@SilvaKaushal) September 30, 2019
The remains of Mr. Michael de Zoysa will lie at Respect from tomorrow (1st October) from 9. 30 am and the funeral will be held on 3rd Oct. at 4.00 pm Borella Kanatha, Anglican section.
With the sudden and sad demise of Michael De Zoysa we have lost a passionate stalwart and lover of Sri Lanka Cricket, Ceylon tea and the SSC. More importantly we have lost a friend. A man ever ready to help those in need, a man of faith you will be missed.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 30, 2019
Michael de Zoysa!