- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
Three students from St. Anne's College have qualified to participate in the 2023 Under 17 Sri Lankan Youth League Cricket Tournament. The triad consists of Buddhima Sahan, Geethika De Silva, and Yashmin Jayasundara, all of whom will be representing the Dambulla Team.
The tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association, is scheduled to commence on August 21st and will take place across four venues in Colombo. The final will be held on August 29th at the NCC Ground.
Among the trio, Geethika, who also participated in the Under 19 category of the League earlier this year, finds himself in a busy schedule as he'll be playing a warm-up match against the West Indies Under 19 Team on August 25th, which overlaps with the League's schedule.
The Dambulla Team, to which our players belong, is set to face off against Colombo South, Galle, Kandy, and Colombo North on August 22nd (at SSC Ground), 24th (at CCC Ground), 25th (at Bloomfield), and 27th (at Moors), respectively.
We extend our best wishes to all our players, hoping that they will shine with their talents during this League.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
Annites achieved victory in the annual cricket encounter between the 2003 batch of St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College .
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
Team Annites UK, you beauty!
This win brings a decisive victory for St. Anne's College in the 2023 Battle of the Rocks series, as they have now won 2 out of 3 editions, with Maliyadeva College winning 1 edition.
Let us welcome Team Annites UK, the winners of the 2023 Battle of the Rocks UK Edition. It's time to savor this moment together!
While we congratulate our team on their win, we also take this moment to acknowledge the efforts of the Devans. It is always a pleasure to play with them. Our sincere gratitude goes to the St. Anne's College and Maliyadeva College communities in the UK for uniting and making this event a success.
Both teams played with great sportsmanship and fostered a sense of camaraderie, laying the foundation for future friendly encounters in the UK.
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
3 Editions of Battle of the Rocks in 1 Year! It doesn't get any better than this. So far, the Annites and Devans are tied in their winning standings, and this Sunday will decide who comes out on top.
On March 12th, St. Anne's College emerged victorious in the Australian Edition. The One Day Encounter of the Home Edition was won by Maliyadeva College, while the Test Encounter ended in a draw, with both St. Anne's and Maliyadeva giving their all on the field. The Home Edition took place from March 24th to 26th.
Excitement is already building as the Annites and Devans in the UK get ready to face each other in their inaugural edition. Come join the action this Sunday (July 2nd) at Harold Wood Park.
Further reading
2023 Battle of the Rocks - UK Edition
2023 Battle of the Rocks Home Edition - Test Match: Report
2023 Battle of the Rocks Home Edition - One Day Match: Report
Annites won the 2023 Battle of the Rocks - Australian Edition
- Written by: Chinthaka Wijethunge
- Category: Cricket
It couldn't get any better than a highly spirited, yet friendly cricket encounter between Maliyadeva College and St. Anne's College. This year is a gift for all the cricket-loving fans from both Colleges, as we are about to witness another edition of the Battle of the Rocks encounter.
This weekend promises excitement as Devans and Annites come together for the maiden Battle of the Rocks UK Edition.
The play will commence at Harold Wood CC Ground in Harold Wood Park this Sunday (July 2) at 9 AM.
Devans and Annites communities in the UK are warmly welcomed to participate in this thrilling event over the weekend, along with your friends and family. Enjoy all the cricket actions while being entertained with live music and delicious food offerings at the event. Special arrangements have also been made for children's entertainment.
Let's make this cricket extravaganza a memorable one! See you there!