BCCSL format for developing cricket

The BCCSL secures solid platform for developing Sri Lanka Cricket., 20 Tours in 3 years for future `A' team & Junior cricket

08 - Sri Lanka `A' away tours
03 - Emerging Trophy Tours
03 - Under-19 tours
06 - Sri Lanka `A' home tours

President Thilanga Sumathipala attended the ICC board meeting and the AGM. Vice President Mr. Muzammil attended the finance committee meeting and Secretary Mr. Mohan de Silva attended the cricket committee management meeting and the AGM. The President and his team returned from the ICC meetings in London, with good success and a guarantee for the future of Sri Lanka cricket - which, includes plans for a clearly defined international tour format.

A very busy tour schedule has been negotiated for the Sri Lanka `A' team which, will have 14 top grade tours commencing, September 2003 - February 2005 - a guarantee to provide a solid platform, good experience and excellent exposure for prospective Sri Lanka caps.

This is the first time in the history of the BCCSL such a comprehensive tour schedule has been negotiated and confirmed for junior and 'A', grade players.

Sri Lanka `A' will travel to South Africa, India, Zimbabwe, England, Australia and West Indies between September 2003 - February 2005.

September/ October 2003
Sri Lanka to tour South Africa for; 3 four day games and 3 one day games

15th November - 17th December
Sri Lanka to tour India for; 3 four day games and 5 one day games

January/ February 2004
Sri Lanka to tour Zimbabwe for; 3 four day games and 5 one day games

March/ April 2004
Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for; 3 four day games and 5 one day games

June/ July/ August 2004
Sri Lanka to tour England

November/ December 2004
Sri Lanka to tour Australia for; 3 four day games and 5 one day games

January/ February 2005
Sri Lanka to tour West Indies for; 7 four day games.

South Africa April- May 2004
India 2004 (TBC)
New Zealand August 2004
West Indies December 2004
Australia January 2005
Zimbabwe March 2005

Another first for Sri Lanka cricket, a complete rotational emerging trophy tour series has been formatted by the President and his team for a triangular between emerging teams from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

The tournament will rotate between the 3 countries during a 3-year period. Each team would play against each other twice and the top two teams would feature in the finals.

To be played in Sri Lanka

Friday 15th August 2003 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Saturday 16th August 2003 - India vs Sri Lanka
Sunday 17th August 2003 - India vs Pakistan
Monday 18th August 2003 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Tuesday 19th August 2003 - India vs Sri Lanka
Wednesday 20th August 2003 - India vs Pakistan
Friday 22nd August 2003 - Final

This could be followed by a triangular series of under-19 teams in Pakistan. The format of the tournament would be the same as the Academy Series.

To be played in Pakistan

Friday 29th August 2003 - India vs Sri Lanka
Saturday 30th August 2003 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Sunday 01st September 003 - India vs Pakistan
Monday 02nd September 003 - India vs Sri Lanka
Tuesday 03rd September 003 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Wednesday 04th September 003 - India vs Pakistan
Saturday 06th September 003 - Final

This comprehensive format will provide valuable experience, condition and develop young cricketers, plus enable the BCCSL to identify potential national cricketers, who posses the caliber and mental capacity to graduate through, to play for Sri Lanka.

15th August - 22nd August 2003
Triangular series featuring teams from Sri Lanka, Pakistan & India to be played in Sri Lanka.

29th August - 6th September 2003
Sri Lanka under-19 to tour Pakistan for a triangular series with India & Pakistan.

September/ October 2003
Zimbabwe under-19 to tour Sri Lanka for; 3 one day games and 2 warm-up games

We thank you for your continued support and publicity for the development of `Sri Lanka' Cricket.