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Sahan Wijeratne likely to captain Sri Lanka under-19 vs ECB team by RANJAN ANANDAPPA Cambrian Sahan Wijeratne - the Observer-Bata Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year - a prolific run-scorer in school cricket, is tipped to lead the Sri Lankan Under 19 team against the touring ECB (England Cricket Board) National Cricket Academy team in their opening three-day match on February 19 at Police Park. The tourists will also play matches against a Sri Lankan Development squad and with a Sri Lankan 'A' team. Some of the other players who are likely to represent the under-19 side are left arm leg spinner Komasaru, Peterite wicketkeeper Gihan de Silva, Thomian wicketkeeper batsman Kaushal Silva and Ferveez Maharoof of Wesley who was a member of the under 19 World Cup team in New Zealand. A strong ECB National Cricket Academy team from England will arrive today (Sunday) in the Island to play a series of matches with the Sri Lankan under-19 and 'A' team during their one month stay in the Island. The English team comprises a solitary 'Test' player Robert Key from Kent who toured Australia for the recently concluded 'Ashes' series and has played three 'Tests' with a top score of 53 in the fourth 'Test'at Melbourne and several players who have represented counties and no doubt the youngsters of either side are bound to get stiff competition. The visitors will play three four-day 'Tests' and three one-day Internationals in addition to their opening three-day practice game at Police Park on February 19 against a Sri Lankan under-19 team. The first 4-day 'unofficial Test' will begin on 24th February at NCC while the second 4-day game is at Police Park. The teams will then travel to Dambulla where the third four-day game will take place followed by the first one day game. The second one-day match will be played at Kurunegala and the third and final one day game is in Colombo at the NCC grounds. The Director of the ECB National Academy is former Australian Test wicketkeeper Rodney Marsh and there will be four more officials in the tour party. The Itinerary February 16: Arrival, Feb 17-18: Rest and practice, February 19-21: Three-day practice game Sri Lanka under-19 at Police Park, February 22-23: Rest and practice, February 24-27: First four-day Test Sri Lanka Development Squad at NCC, February 28-1st March: Rest and practice, March 2-5: Second 4-day Test Sri Lanka 'A' at Police Park, March 6: Travel to Dambulla, March 7: Rest and practice at Dambulla, March 8: Saturday to 11: Third 4-day Test vs Sri Lanka 'A' at Dambulla Stadium, March 12-13: Rest and practice, March 14: First ODI at Dambulla, March 15: Rest and practice, March 16: Second ODI vs Sri Lanka 'A' at Kurunegala, March 17: Rest and practice at NCC and official dinner, March 18: Rest and practice, March 19: Third ODI vs Development Squad at NCC, March 20: Departure. The team: Kabir Ali (Worcestershire), Gareth Batty (Worcestershire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Rikki Clarke (Surrey), Richard Dawson (Yorkshire), Robert Key (Kent), Kyle Hogg (Lancashire), Gordon Muchall, (Durham), Monty Panesar (Northamptonshire), Chris Read (Nottinghamshire), Darren Stevens (Leicestershire), Chris Tremlett (Hampshire), Jim Troughton (Warwickshire), Mark Wallace (Glamorgan), Rod Marsh (Director), Nigel Laughton (Manager), John Abrahams (Assistant Coach), Richard Smith (Physiologist), Stuart Osborne (Physiotherapist). |
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