SLC distributes cricket materials under National Pathway Program

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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Sunil Kumara Gamage (right) presents cricket equipment in the presence of Sports Ministry officials and Sri Lanka Cricket officials

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under its National Pathway Program, yesterday distributed cricket equipment to schools, clubs, and Sri Lanka Cricket’s District and Provincial squads in a bid to further strengthen the development of the game across the country.

The distribution program was conducted simultaneously across all districts, beginning at 10 a.m. The main event was held at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and District and Provincial Cricket Associations.

The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Sunil Kumara Gamage, participated as the chief guest at the invitation of Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva. Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary Aruna Bandara also took part.

SLC Vice President Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Secretary Bandula Dissanayake, Treasurer Sujeeva Godaliyadda, CEO Ashley de Silva, and Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association Vice President Susantha Mendis, also took part in the event.

During the event following items were distributed:

Cricket Shoes: 9,995 pairs were provided to players in the U19 School Cricket Tournament and the SLC District and Provincial squads. Of these, 6,138 pairs went to U19 school cricketers, 3,250 to district players, and 607 to provincial players.
Cricket Training Equipment Bags: 97 District and Provincial Coaches each received a bag of training equipment to enhance their coaching facilities.
Ball Throwing Arms: 970 cricket-playing schools across the country were supplied with ball-throwing arms to improve productivity of player training.
Cricket Balls: District squads and clubs under the District Cricket Associations were provided with 2,760 cricket balls for training purposes.

The event was attended by school principals, school cricket captains, masters-in-charge, district and provincial coaches. As the governing body of cricket in Sri Lanka, SLC continues to drive the growth of the sport through its National Pathway Program, ensuring that every talented player across the island is given equal opportunity to progress and represent the nation.

Schools that received cricket equipment from Sri Lanka Cricket