The annual Josephian-Peterite big match media conference was held yesterday at the St. Joseph’s Auditorium in Darley Road. The two day match is set to be played on the 07th & 08th March 2014 at the P.Sara Stadium (Oval) Colombo starting 09.30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s College rector Rev.Fr. Travis Gabriel addressing the media stated that this event will build a strong bond, friendship and unity as a one catholic family which will be the salient feature of this big event played for the Rev. Fr. Mourice Le-goc memorial trophy.
This year too there will be only 60 overs per team in the first innings of play and a maximum of 105 overs to be bowled at the end of day one.
The tally thus far is St. Joseph’s have won 12 matches as their last win was in 2008 under Ruwantha Fernandopulle and St. Peter’s have won just 09 and their last win was under Shehan Fernando in 2012.
It was also announced that Mr. Asoka Jayamanne who was the Joes captain in 1988 will be the chief guest.
The 40th Joe-Pete limited over match will be played for the Rev. Fr. Peter A. Pillai Memorial challenge shield in the following week which will be at the Kettarama Stadium on 15th March 2014 at 09.30 a.m.
Once again Joes leads the overall tally winning 20 to Pete’s 17 in the 50 over format of the game.
Mr. Niranjan Rodrigo, the Peterite captain in 1982 will be the chief guest for this one day encounter.
The main sponsor and co-sponsors are to be announced in the future.
Rev. Fr. Trevor Martin rector of St. Peter’s said that this is the time for all the Peterites and Joes to combine for the biggest get together in the year. In addition the old boys who live overseas of both colleges are expected in numbers at the R.Premadasa Stadium to show their bond and utmost passion for the respective colleges.
A cycle parade and a vehicle parade is usually organized by both schools on the day of the ODI fixture and this year too both schools are in the process of organizing it in a huge way.
ThePapare.com will be live streaming the 80th Battle of the Saints and stay tuned for previews, reviews and in sites of the both teams.
