From the Press
Since 1992
“Vinod Samarawickrema who leads the side is one of the leading spinners in the school cricket arena, he was selected as the Best Bowler last year when he captured 79 wickets with his leg spinners. Vinod was a member of Sri Lanka Under 19 Team which faced England Under 19 recently in a Test series..”
The Island 1994
“His deputy will be Sri Lanka under 20 player and allrounder Vinod Samarawickrema who captured 79 wickets with his left-arm spinners last season to be picked as the best bowler in the outstations in the Observer – Bata Schoolboy Cricketer of the year contest – 1993”
Observer - 1993
“A fresher like Vinod Samarawickrema has emerged as their most consistent wicket taker. This leg spinner has really forced himself into the side and has now turned out to be a regular member. His five wicket haul against the Anandians really proved his capabilities and look set to emerge as their main strike bowler”
The Island - 1992
Former Maliyadewa skipper Vinod Samarawickrema did most of the damage. The left arm leg spinner ended with fine figures of 5 for 47
Maliyadewa Cricket Team
Sri Lanka U19 Vs. England U19 Test Match – Divaina , 1994
Diwaina - 1994
Vinod representing Victorious Sri Lanka Under 20 team for a tour in Singapore along with Mahela Jayawardana, Rassel Anold, Awishka Gunawardana and Chaminda Vass.
Vinod representing Under 19 Test Match Vs. England Under 19 team at Khettarama Stadium in Colombo
Under 15 Cricket Fixtures Records – Maliyadewa College, Kurunegala
Under 15 Cricket Fixtures Records – Maliyadewa College, Kurunegala
Vinod representing Sri Lanka Under 19 team against strong English side, facing players like Michael Vaughan and Nathen Wood.
6th January 1993
Vinod representing Maliyadewa College Cricket Team, facing St. Anne’s College at Welagedara Stadium.
Vinod picking up 6 wickets for victorious Maliyadewa Cricket Team against Vidyarathne College.
Vinod Winning Observer – Bata ‘All Island Best Bowler Award’ , one of the most prestigious awards for a schoolboy.
Other notable award winners in the same year: Naveed Nawaz, Mahela Jayawardena, Avishka Gunawardena and Gamini Perera.
The Observer
Invitation for the Sri Lanka Schools Colours award ceremony
Invitation for the Sri Lanka Schools Colours award ceremony
Vinod Winning Observer – Bata ‘All Island Best Bowler Award’ , one of the most prestigious awards for a schoolboy.
Other notable award winners in the same year: Naveed Nawaz, Mahela Jayawardena, Avishka Gunawardena and Gamini Perera.
The Observer - 1993
Cricket Fixtures Records – Maliyadewa College, Kurunegala (93/94)
Cricket Fixtures Records – Maliyadewa College, Kurunegala (93/94)
Vinod being shortlisted for under 19 Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Team against England Schools Cricket Team.
Lanka Deepa - 1993
Vinod representing Sri Lanka Under 20 team touring Malaysia – May 1993
Vinod representing Sri Lanka Under 20 team touring Malaysia – May 1993
Vinod taking 2 wickets for 15 against Bloomfield Cricket Club representing Kurunegala Youth Cricket Club in a tournament organised by Sri Lankan Cricket Board.
Vinod gets selected for the 27 member DEVELOPMENT SQUAD formed by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, along with players like Avishka Gunawardena, Naveed Nawaz and Mahela Jayawardena.
Various press articles mentioning Vinod for his representation of Maliyadewa College Cricket Team
Best Bowler Award – Observer Bata Cricket Awards, 1993
The Observer - 1993
Maliyadewa College Selected as one of the best School Cricket Teams along with Nalanda Vidyalaya
The Observer - 1993
Vinod selected for the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Team, touring Singapore and Malaysia in 1993.
Divaina - 1993
Vinod as Vice Captain for Maliyadewa College Cricket Team, Playing their Annual ‘Big Match’ with St. Anne’s College
Vinod representing Kurunegala YCC
Vinod representing victorious Under 20 Sri Lanka Cricket touring singapore and Malaysia
Vinod representing victorious Sri Lanka Under 20 team touring Singapore and Malaysia
22nd of May 1993
Vinod Captaining Maliyadewa College cricket team in the annual ‘Big Match’ against St. Anne’s College
Sri Lankan Under 20 team facing challenging Malaysian Invitation XI team in the Singapore – Malaysia tour
31st of May 1993
Vinod taking 3 wickets for 38, representing Kurunegala YCC against Panadura SC
Vinod representing Sir Lanka Under 20 team touring Singapore and Malaysia
28th of May 1993
Vinod representing Sir Lanka Under 20 team touring Singapore and Malaysia