A Grand show in Kalutara today is on for the revival of the ‘Battle of Lagoons’ between Holy Cross College, Kalutara and Maris Stella College Negombo. Past Cricketers, Old Boys and parents of both schools have got together to celebrate the occasion on a grand scale. The Principals of both schools also have given their blessings for same.
The program will start with a parade around the City of Kalutara comprising of past cricketers of school boys, parents and well wishers of the two cities. The parade will be headed by former cricketers of these institutions while they will be followed by others present on the occasion.
Soon after the parade there will be two T/20 matches played between these schools past cricketers. The past cricketers teams will be for under 30 and over 30 years.
The two schools have a history of producing many top level cricketers including some cricketers who represented the country. The over 30 will see some of the national players in action while the under 30 teams include players who have represented country in Under 19 World Cup cricket from both schools.
A large crowd is expect to witness the day’s proceedings.