10th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament UAE 2017

The 10th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament was held at the Ajman Oval cricket ground in Ajman on the 3rd of March 2017. The tournament featured teams from Ananda College, Dharmapala College, Dharmaraja College, Dharmasoka College, Maliyadeva College, Mahinda College, Nalanda College, and Rahula College.

The tournament marked a decade of cricketing excellence, with teams showcasing their talent and sportsmanship on the field. The event was attended by cricket enthusiasts and supporters, adding to the excitement and competitiveness of the matches.

In the Trophy Tournament, Dharmasoka College emerged as the winners, defeating Maliyadeva College in the final. Pasidu Prabash from Dharmasoka College was named the Best Batsman, while A. Bandaranayaka from Maliyadeva College was named the Best Bowler. Nalin Thenuwara from Dharmasoka College was named the Best Allrounder, and N. Thenuwara from Dharmashoka College was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in the final.

In the Plate Tournament, Ananda College emerged as the winners, defeating Dharmapala College in the final. Dinesh De Silva from Ananda College was named the Best Batsman, while S. Pethum from Dharmapala College was named the Best Bowler. M. Perera from Dharmapala College was named the Best Allrounder, and Mahesh Perera from Ananda College was awarded the Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the final.

In the Shield Tournament, Nalanda College emerged as the winners, defeating Dharmaraja College in the final. N. Gunawardana from Nalanda College was named the Best Batsman, while M. Piyasinghe from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Bowler. E. Hettiarachchi from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Allrounder, and Dilan Chandika from Nalanda College was awarded the Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the final.

The 10th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament UAE 2017 was a celebration of cricketing talent and the spirit of sportsmanship. It was a testament to the dedication and skill of the players and a fitting tribute to the cricketing tradition of these esteemed institutions.