The 6th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament was held at the Ajman Cricket Council Grounds on the 22nd of February 2013. The tournament featured teams from Ananda College, Dharmapala College, Dharmaraja College, Dharmasoka College, Maliyadeva College, Mahinda College, Nalanda College, and Rahula College.
The event was a resounding success, with teams showcasing their talent and sportsmanship on the field. The tournament was graced by the presence of cricketing enthusiasts and supporters, adding to the excitement and fervor of the matches.
In the Trophy Tournament, Dharmapala College emerged victorious, claiming the championship trophy after a thrilling final match against Maliyadeva College, who put up a spirited fight but had to settle for the runner-up position. The individual awards were also hotly contested, with D. Vidhanapathirana from Dharmapala College named the Best Allrounder, Aruna Bandaranayaka from Maliyadeva College as the Best Batsman, and Gayan Ekanayake from Maliyadeva College as the Best Bowler. Indika Rukshan from Maliyadeva College was recognized as the Best Fielder. Amila Ranasinghe from Dharmapala 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 Dharmaraja College, who were the runners-up. E. Hettiarachchi from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Allrounder, C. Tilakaratne from Ananda College as the Best Batsman, and Aruna Alvis from Ananda College as the Best Bowler. Dinesh De Silva from Ananda College was recognized as the Best Fielder. C. Tilakaratne from Ananda College was awarded the Man of the Match for his exceptional performance.
The 6th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament UAE 2013 was a celebration of cricketing excellence and the camaraderie among the alumni of Olcott Schools. It was a fitting tribute to the spirit of cricket and the rich tradition of these esteemed institutions.