Damro to sponsor Ragama Cricket Club

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Damro, the largest furniture manufacturer in South Asia and a leading retailer of furniture and home appliances, has come forward to sponsor Ragama CC, a leading local cricket club.

A premium Sri Lankan commercial brand which has established its name across the world, Damro offers a diverse range of modern and traditional furniture to the market along with a range of home appliances.

Commenting on the sponsorship, Damro Director Nalaka Gunathillake said: “We are really excited to be sponsoring Ragama CC, one of the island’s leading cricket clubs. As one of the leading brands in the island, Damro is very proud to sponsor a top cricket club in the country. I wish the club every success in all their endeavours. We look forward to a long and successful partnership in the future.”

Since Damro was established in 1986 the brand has achieved rapid success and has expanded to over 150 showrooms island-wide with 60 showrooms in India. Merchandising Damro furniture as a ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ product through overseas showrooms, lends a sense of pride to Sri Lanka. The furniture manufacture and retailer’s success has grown from its ability to harness cutting-edge technology, innovative designs, affordable price tags and outstanding customer service.

Formed in 1989, the Ragama Cricket Club is known to be one of the top cricket-playing clubs in Sri Lanka and is the brainchild of three keen cricketers: Roshan Abeysinghe, Roshan Iddamalgoda and Uditha Wijesundara. It is also the only first class cricket club in the Gampaha District.

The club made its debut in the major cricketing arena by playing the division three tournament organised by the then BCCSL. RCC created history in 1995 by scoring 465/7 in 50 overs in a limited overs match, a feat which was published in cricket’s Wisden Magazine of July 1996. Some of the outstanding cricketers produced by the club include Indika De Saram, Kaushalya Weeerarathne, Darshana Gamage, Malinga Bandara, Ian Daniel and Michael Vandort. Current Sri Lanka caps are Lahiru Thirimanne, Roshen Silva, Udara Jayasundara and Amila Aponso.

Ragama CC qualified to play first class cricket in 2000/01 when they emerged as runners-up in the Sara Trophy tournament. RCC has its own clubhouse and a modern gym and restaurant unique to the Gampaha District.

Ragama CC President Roshan Abeysinghe said: “I’m thankful to Damro for coming forward to support the development of club cricket in the island. We are glad we found a strong financial partner. I appreciate the guidance and support received from Damro for the success of club cricket in Sri Lanka and hope this will continue for a long period.”