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Dambulla LPL team gets new owner

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10 months ago

June 5, 2024

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Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm based in Los Angeles, California, has come forward to take over the future of the LPL team, Dambulla.
The team will be operated under DeSilva Holdings, specifically setup for this purpose.

The majority stake in Sequoia Consultants is owned by Mr. Priyanga De Silva, a Chartered Civil Engineer, who is the CEO and President of Sequoia Consultants, Inc.

De Silva, a former first-class cricketer, played for Sri Lanka U19 in 1983 and currently represents the United States Masters Over 60 Cricket Team.

He also volunteers his time as head coach of the not-for-profit Southern California Youth Cricket Association and owns several other businesses in the USA and Sri Lanka.

“My desire to get engaged in cricket, especially cricket in Sri Lanka, prompted me to purchase the Dambulla Sixers team,” said De Silva.

“I have seen LPL grow as a league during the last four years, which is commendable for a small country like ours. I am excited to be a part of this growth and be able to contribute to the development of cricket in our country,” he further added.

With the new buyer, the team will be known as “Dambulla Sixers’.

“We are extremely happy to have the new owner taking over Dambulla, and Mr. De Silva’s background as a former first-class cricketer definitely adds value to this ownership, as he understands the cricketing pulse of our nation, said Mr. Samantha Dodanwela, Tournament Director of the LPL.

“The new owner brings in the required stability for the Dambulla Sixers, and I am sure the new owner’s presence is going to make a huge difference to the franchise,” said Anil Mohan, CEO and Founder of IPG Sports.

The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League is scheduled to start on July 1 and will be played in three cities: Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo.

(srilankacricket.lk)

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Kaveesha qualifies for semi-finals in Nanjing

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3 days ago

March 22, 2025

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Sri Lankan athlete Nadun Kaveesha has qualified for the semi-finals of the men’s 60-meter hurdles at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Nanjing.

Competing in Heat 4 today (22), Kaveesha finished fifth with a time of 7.87 seconds, securing his place among the top 24 athletes advancing to the next round.

The semi-finals are scheduled to begin at 5:20 PM Sri Lanka time today.

Kaveesha’s performance marks a significant achievement for Sri Lanka in international athletics, as he continues to represent the country on the global stage.

Fans are eagerly awaiting his next race, hoping for a strong showing in the semi-finals.

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Chamara Silva to be U19 cricket team’s head coach until next WC

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3 days ago

March 22, 2025

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Former Sri Lankan cricketer Chamara Silva has been appointed as the head coach of Sri Lanka Under-19 cricket team until the next ICC U19 World Cup.

Silva, who previously served as a coach for the Police Sports Club, brings extensive experience to the role, having also held the position of Chief Police Inspector.

Silva will be supported by batting coach Saman Jayantha and spin bowling coach Dilruwan Perera as the team prepares for upcoming tournaments.

His appointment aims to strengthen the development of young talent and enhance Sri Lanka’s performance in international youth cricket.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board expressed confidence in Silva’s ability to guide the U19 team to success, leveraging his experience as both a player and a coach.

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First woman elected as IOC president

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4 days ago

March 21, 2025

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Kristy Coventry, Zimbabwe’s current sports minister and a former Olympic swimming champion, has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

At 41, Coventry became the first woman to hold the position in the IOC’s 130-year history (since 1894).

She is also the 10th IOC President, the first African to assume the role, and the youngest ever to be elected.

The election for the new term was held yesterday (March 20) in Greece, where she secured a majority vote in the first round.

Coventry will officially take office in June and is set to serve a minimum term of eight years, according to international media reports.