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NON BENDERS SHIELD GAME \u2013 Photos & Write up by\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Jon Karu<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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The twice postponed (due to last 2 years of covid ), but eagerly anticipated cricket encounter between The Sri Lanka Lions (Invitational) Team & the Sydney Instant Cricketers, for the \u201cNON BENDERS\u201d shield, was finally played out, at The Kareela Reserve Doonside NSW, on Sunday 13th of February.<\/span>
\nDetails of the game are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to unforeseen circumstances both the Sri Lanka Lions (SLL) and the Sydney Instant Cricketers (SIC) teams, who boasted an interesting mix of<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cyoung at heart\u201d senior strugglers and geriatric geniuses, had only10 players turning up to play for them. The game was played under special rules as<\/span><\/p>\n

noted below.<\/span><\/p>\n

35 over per team game, only 5 overs per bowler, maximum 30 runs per batsman unless it was the last pair then there was no limit.<\/span><\/p>\n

The final team for both sides were:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Sri lanka Lions<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arjuna De Silva\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (ex- St.John\u2019s, Nugegoda)\u00a0–<\/strong>Skipper<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n

<\/td>\nThe Sydney Instant Cricketers<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thayalan Gasperson\u00a0 \u00a0(\u00a0<\/strong>ex- S.Thomas, Colombo 3 & ex- Royal Colombo 7<\/strong>) –<\/strong>Skipper<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Ruwan Atukorale\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex- Issipatana, Colombo)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nRajkumar Karunairatnam\u00a0 (\u00a0<\/strong>ex- S.Thomas, Colombo 3 & ex- Royal Colombo 7<\/strong>) <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lalith Fernando\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex- Wesley, Colombo 9 )\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nEksath Perera\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( <\/strong>ex – S.Thomas, Mt. Lavinia<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roshan Deivendra\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex – Wesley, Colombo 9)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nSuren Ramachandran\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0( <\/strong>ex – S.Thomas, Mt. Lavinia<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
David Muthumani\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex- Trinity , Kandy )<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nShantha Kulasingham\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0(<\/strong> ex – Wesley, Colombo 9<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kalinga Wijeyewardene\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex- St Thomas, Mt.Lavinia )<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nMathi Chelliah\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0( <\/strong>ex – Colombo Hindu, Ratmalana<\/strong>)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Janar Weerasingham\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 ( ex – Royal, Colombo 7)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nMichael Mahinthan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<\/strong> ex- Jaffna Hindu<\/strong> )<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chanaka Gunasekara\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex- Royal ,Colombo 7 )<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nBala Thamilchelvan\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (<\/strong> ex- Mahajana, Jaffna<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Anandappa\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0(ex- De Mazenod, Kandana)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nMark Ravindran\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ( <\/strong>ex- Jaffna Central<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prasanna Kariyawasam\u00a0\u00a0 ( ex-Mrs. Senadheera’s Montessori for mainly girls, \u00a0Ratmalana )<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n)<\/span><\/td>\nMacky Rajakone\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( <\/strong>ex – St. Johns, Jaffna<\/strong>),\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The SLL\u2019s ( invitational) team batted first & scored 155 for the loss 9 wkts in 34 overs ( with three retiring after scoring the maximum allowed runs) and in return SIC\u2019s team managed to score only 139\u00a0 for the loss of 9 wkts in 32 overs<\/span><\/p>\n

As expected, true to form, the fielding was lacking the customary athleticism, which at one time in the distant past (sadly) was the hallmark of both teams. In addition running between wickets became a painful and seemingly unnecessary intrusion into a leisurely Sunday afternoon pastime.<\/span><\/p>\n

It has also now become customary to acknowledge \u00a0the heroism with which many persevered in spite of what is noted above throughout the innings and the grateful thanks of pharmaceutical companies who enjoy increased sales of \u2018Dencorub\u2019 and other similar products in the aftermath of the game.<\/span>
\nOur sincere admiration of these \u2018warriors\u2019 who battled on, overcoming all obstacles thrown against them and at the time of writing this article are still discovering muscles they didn\u2019t know they had.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the end, as they say in the classics, a good time was had by all, AND a tired\u00a0 and very very weary BUT happy, bunch of oldies\u00a0 returned home to the arms of their loved ones. It appears everyone is now eagerly looking forward to the next encounter<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Top scorers for SLL\u2019s were<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Prasanna 19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0( including 3 fours), <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arjuna 35 n\/o \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( including 3 six’s & 2 fours),\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chanaka 32 n\/o ( including 4 fours),<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Roshan 34 n\/o \u00a0\u00a0( all in boundaries & in fact in one over he hammered 3 six’s & a four)\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Best bowlers for the SIC\u2019S were<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thayalan with 3 wkts <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Macky<\/strong> \u00a0& Mahinthan with 1 wkt each<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Top Scorers for SIC\u2019s were<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mathy 14 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shantha 16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( including 3 fours), <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Macky 14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( including a four) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thamilchelvan 55 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0( including 4 six’s, 5 fours & a three )<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Best bowlers for SLL\u2019s were<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Anandappa & Ruwan 2 wkts each<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Arjuna, Roshan, Chanaka & Janar 1 wkt each<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The non benders challenge shield was presented to the winning team by yester years, well known 1963 Sri Lankan school boy cricketer of that year , from Wesley College, Darrell<\/strong>\u00a0Maye<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to the winning team captain Arjuna De Silva.<\/span><\/p>\n

And special trophies, which were very kindly donated by Mark Ravindran,to the under noted players.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best bowler<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 –Thayalan Gasperson<\/strong> ( for his 3 wickets for 6 runs) <\/strong><\/span>
\nBest batsman<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Thamilchelvan<\/strong> ( for his 55 runs)<\/span><\/p>\n

Man of the match<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Arjuna De Silva\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>(for his 34 runs not out & a taking a wicket),<\/span><\/p>\n

\"NON \"NON \"NON \"\" \"NON \"NON \"NON \"NON \"NON \"NON \"NON \"NON<\/p>\n

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