Pedris Road News Today

By Rex Clementine Three generations of Sri Lankan cricketers have total admiration for one of the finest fast bowlers to grace the game – Wasim Akram. The Sultan of Swing as he is fondly known came into the international scene when Roy Dias was at his prime while Kumar Sangakkara played during the twilight of […]

By Rex Clementine Cricket’s headquarters seems to be slowly shifting from Maitland Place to Pedris Road and those who matter like the Sports Minister seems to have given the thumbs up for the move. The press too is not making a hue and cry like they did when the headquarters shifted to Perera Gardens in […]

Of everybody I have known, Nihal has taken the longest time dying. As far as I recall, he first announced his impending death 50 years ago. I thought he would make it to his father’s 90 years, but he fell short by two. Regardless of the time consumed, his life was a life well-lived. He spent […]