Ragama runners up after Sebastianites penalised

Ragama Cricket Club, playing their first year in the Premier League, have been declared the runners up of the Premier Trophy Plate Championship following disciplinary action taken by the tournament organising committee against Sebastianties Cricket and Athletic Club.

Sebastianites were the runners up after the final round of matches but were docked three crucial points for fielding an ineligible player, a penalty that allowed Ragama to grab some silverware in their first season.

Sebastianites have been left to rue their decision to drop wicket-keeper KLK Fernando, who had ironically taken more catches than any other fielder in the tournament, and play Madushan Fernando who had earlier played for Old Cambriyan Sports Club in the Division III competition.

The decision cost them 100,000 rupees in prize money, a not inconsiderable sum for a small club.