The 9th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament was held at the Skyline University Grounds in Sharjah on the 4th of March 2016. The tournament featured teams from Ananda College, Dharmapala College, Dharmaraja College, Dharmasoka College, Maliyadeva College, Mahinda College, Nalanda College, and Rahula College.
The tournament showcased exceptional talent and sportsmanship, with teams demonstrating their skills 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 Dharmaraja College in the final. R. Suriyarachchi from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Batsman, while D. Ekanayake from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Bowler. E. Hettiarachchi from Dharmaraja College was named the Best Allrounder, and Nalin Thenuwara from Dharmasoka College was awarded the Man of the Match for his outstanding performance in the final.
In the Plate Tournament, Maliyadeva College emerged as the winners, defeating Nalanda College in the final. A. Bandaranayake from Maliyadeva College was named the Best Batsman, while S. Kosala from Nalanda College was named the Best Bowler. N. Gunawardhana from Nalanda College was named the Best Allrounder, and H. Kumarasinghe 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 Dharmapala College in the final. D. Pathirana from Dharmapala College was named the Best Batsman, while N. Priyadarshana from Mahinda College was named the Best Bowler. A. Ranasinghe from Dharmapala College was named the Best Allrounder, and A. Jayarathna from Mahinda College was awarded the Man of the Match for his exceptional performance in the final.
The 9th Annual Olcott Schools Cricket Tournament UAE 2016 was a celebration of cricketing talent and the spirit of sportsmanship. It highlighted the dedication and skill of the players and was a fitting tribute to the cricketing tradition of these esteemed institutions.