The 8th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament took place at the Skyline University Grounds in Sharjah on the 6th of March 2015. The tournament featured teams from Ananda College, Dharmapala College, Dharmaraja College, Dharmasoka College, Maliyadeva College, Mahinda College, Nalanda College, and Rahula College.
The tournament was a showcase of cricketing talent and sportsmanship, with teams displaying exceptional skill and determination on the field. The event was graced by the presence of cricket enthusiasts and supporters, adding to the excitement and spirit of the matches.
In the Trophy Tournament, Dharmaraja College emerged as the winners, defeating Nalanda College in a closely contested final. R. Suriyarachchi from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Batsman, while S. Abeysinghe from Nalanda College was named the Best Bowler. Dilan Chandika from Nalanda College was named the Best Allrounder, and E. Hettiarachchi from Dharmaraja 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 Maliyadeva College in the final. A.Witharamalage from Ananda College was named the Best Batsman, while N. Wijesundara from Maliyadeva College was named the Best Bowler. H. Kumarasinghe from Maliyadeva College was named the Best Allrounder, and T. Bandaranayake from Maliyadeva College was awarded the Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the final.
In the Shield Tournament, Mahinda College emerged as the winners, defeating Dharmasoka College in the final. D. Widanapathirana from Dharmapala College was named the Best Batsman, while Miran De Silva from Rahula College was named the Best Bowler. M. Weerasekara from Rahula College was named the Best Allrounder, and Dinuka Somapala from Mahinda College was awarded the Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the final.
The 8th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament UAE 2015 was a celebration of cricketing excellence and the camaraderie among the alumni of Olcott Schools. It was a testament to the spirit of cricket and the rich cricketing tradition of these esteemed institutions.