- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
21st Battle of the Rocks - Limited Over Encounter has been shifted; from March 13 to March 14.
March 13 is declared as a National Mourning to pay the respect for late Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Galagama Sri Aththadassi Thero. Therefore, the 21st Battle of the Rocks Limited Over Encounter which was scheduled to be held on 13th of March has been shifted by a day i.e. the new day will be March 14.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
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his year's Battle of the Rocks Cricket Encounter between two greatly spirited teams, Annites and Devans are to be held on March.
33rd Two-day Test Encounter: 11th and 12th of March
21st Limited Over Encounter: 13th of March
Both events are taking place at scenic Welagedara Stadium.
Be there to support our boys and show your brotherhood and support for our team.
Stay up to date for more information:
The team
From Left to Right (Row 1): Pubudu Ganegama, Tharinda Wijesinghe, Chanaka Ediriseerage (Coach), Wanitha Wanninayake, Rev. Bro. Ernest Tarcisius (Principal), Umesh Massakkara (Captain), Nihal Dissanayake (Teacher in Charge), Randeera Ranasinghe, Vimukthi Bandara.
From Left to Right (Row 2): Dinith Chandimal, Nilesh Hasantha, Ravindu Amarasinghe, Kavindu Ranasinghe, Sachithra Jayasekera, Bashitha Lakshan, Dhananjaya Bandara, Dilshan De Silva, Jude Nishantha, Avishka Ranabahu, Piyumal Singhawansa, Nipun Ashok, Duddhika Bandara, Dushan Silva
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Sports and Extracurricular
Sri Lanka’s most successful international motorsports personality, Dilantha Malagamuwa celebrated 25 years of international racing during an event held in Colombo on Thursday, 19th of March.
Malagamuwa who races under the Dilango Racing team launched his 2015 race calendar at the star studded event which featured a number of distinguished guests as well as politicians. Minister of Sports Navin Dissanayake was the Chief guest at the event.
Speaking at the event Malagamuwa stressed on the need to take motorsports into the hearts of all Sri Lankans and expressed firm belief that the future generations of Sri Lankan motor racers should be empowered.
Dilantha Malagamuwa first began his racing career on two wheelts back in 1980. After making a name for himself as one of the best riders in the country he graduated to motor car racing by the late 80’s and never looked back. Dilantha Malagamuwa has achieved victories in Asia, Australia, USA and many other countries. He is a proud product of St Anne’s College Kurunegala and Trinity College Kandy.
Annites family congratulates Mr. Dilantha Malgamuwa and wishes him all the very best on his future endeavours. Dilantha, you made the dad St. Anne's proud!
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- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
A very successful edition of a Battle of the Rocks concluded in this weekend. Let's have a look at the scorecards of both the Test and Limited Over encounters.
32nd Battle of the Rocks (Test Encounter)
St. Anne’s: 204 in 48.5 overs (Malshan Perera 73, Pubugu Ganegama 49, Randeera Ranasinghe 27, Umesh Massakkara 20, Damitha Silva 5/45, Sachintha Pieris 2/40) and 214/8 in 63.2 overs (Wanitha Wanninayake 52 n.o., Pubudu Ganegama 52, Pasindu Dayananda 43, Malshan Perera 13, Sanjaya Wanninayake 2/20, Damitha Silva 2/61)
Maliyadeva: 234/9 (153/5 o/n) in 50 overs (Prabash Keppetipola 65, Sachintha Pieris 56, Dinanjaya Premarathne 41, Damitha Silva 29, Keshan Wijerathna 20, Dilashan Kollure 16, Piyumal Sinhawansha 6/79, Pubudu Ganegama 2/35)
Result: Match drawn
Awards: Best fielder – Kavinda Kotuwegedara (St. Anne’s) Best bowler – Piyumal Sinhawansha (St. Anne’s) Best batsman – Malshan Perera (St. Anne’s) Man of the match – Damitha Silva (Maliyadeva)
20th Battle of the Rocks (Limited Over Encounter)
St. Anne's: 200/9 (41 ov)
Malshan Perera 51, Umesh Masakkara 49
Maliyadeva: 272/9 (50 ov)
Randeera Ranasinghe 5 for 46, Kasun Jayaweera 2 for 63
When St. Anne's boys were 9 down, bad light stopped play at Welagedara Stadium, giving the victory for Maliyadeva.
Result: Maliyadeva won
Congratulations Maliyadeva for winning the Battle of the Rocks Limited Over Encounter.
Thank you all who supported the team St. Anne's throughout all these days.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
Just less than a couple of days to the most exciting inter-school sports event of the city. It is the contest between two of the bests, nevertheless two big time friends. St. Anne's and Maliyadeva were friends, are friends, and will remain friends. #Annites and Devans are Brothers Forever, let's take this opportunity, Battle of the Rocks to strength it.
