Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association. 

According to an SLC statement, this decision has been made in recognition of the outstanding service rendered by Mrs. Herat towards the founding of Women’s Cricket Association in the country.

It was under her leadership that the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association was established in 1997, where she served as its founding president. 

Accordingly, in memory of her from 2026 onwards, the Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament will be named the Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy.

“The significant role played by the late Mrs. Gwen Herat in laying the foundation for women’s cricket is well remembered by the cricketing fraternity. By naming a tournament in her honor, Sri Lanka Cricket aims to preserve her legacy for future generations,” said Mr. Bandula Dissanayake, Honorary Secretary of SLC. 

Marking this significant initiative, the family of Mrs. Gwen Herat presented a trophy to Sri Lanka Cricket, which will be awarded to the champions of future editions of the tournament. 

The handover was carried out by Mrs. Herat’s family members, including her daughters, Shamarra Herat and Parveen Herat, and her son, Avancka Herat. 

The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy was officially handed over to Mr. Bandula Dissanayake, in the presence of Mr. Ashley de Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket, and distinguished guests Mr. Chandra Schaffter and Mr. Hemaka Amarasuriya. 

Mr. Chinthaka Edirimanne, Head of National Cricket Operations, and Mr. Upul Nawaratne Bandara, Head of Marketing at SLC, also were present at the ceremony, which took place at SLC last week. (Newswire)

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The public will be given the opportunity to witness the upcoming tri-nation series to be played between Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa free of charge, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today.

Issuing a statement, the SLC said all games will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and that the tournament will kick off with Sri Lanka and India facing each other. 

Each team will play four games, and the top two teams will qualify to play the finals on 11 May 2025. The matches will be played as ‘day games. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the 15-member squad that will take part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from 3rd to 20th October 2024.

The SLC states the squad, selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee, has been approved by the Minister of Sports.

Accordingly, the team, headed by Chamari Athapatthu will leave for the UAE on September 23, 2024. (Newswire)

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