History of Florida Sri Lankan Cricket Quadrangular
The small Sri Lankan American community lives scattered around the State of Florida. In the early days many in this community organized picnics or gatherings to extend a sense of fellowship and goodwill. This was the modus operandi to introduce new residents of this community to the existing members in each city. However, there was major gap in Sri Lankans from different cities getting to know each other.
In 1995 first quadrangular tournament was held at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. This was the first event where Sri Lankans from different parts of the state got together under the guise of the Sri Lankan Cricket Quadrangular. The original members of this community sponsored trophies as a way of encouragement to the spirit of fellowship.
This tournament which was played with tennis ball had children and ladies playing for some teams. The people from West Palm Beach hosted a great tournament, and organized lunch consisting of many Sri Lankan delicacies. Subsequently Orlando, Tampa and Miami hosted each of the quadrangular respectively.
Though the cricket tournament was successful, there was a vacuum for those who did not do participate in the game or become active "cheerleaders". To address that issue some cities conducted children's events or tennis games.
The cricket tournament created a sense of competitiveness among the cities the competitive spirit appeared to mask the foundation of fellowship. A need was felt to get every one to meet, dine and dance baila in old Sri Lankan way.
Orlando hosted the first get together at Ramada Resort in the new millennium. The tickets were priced at a low 10 dollars per person with a hotel for 30 dollars per room. The later years Tampa, Miami and West Palm Beach followed to host the events in rotation.
We wish to extend our sincere gratitude for the hard work and sleepless nights that the small Sri Lankan community in Florida is devoting towards this event.
REMEMBRANCE OF A BRILIANT SPORTSMAN
Our Teams for 2024 Tournament
Miami
Captain
Avishka Godahewa
Players
Sitting (L to R): Naveen Udawatta, Nuwan Chamara, Eshan Eardly, Shenan Eardly, Mahinda Fernando
Standing (L to R): Elmo Perera, Avishka Godahewa (C), Rajeeva Tilakaratne, Robinson Miral, Semitha Senanayake, Lakmal Jayawardena, Udara de Silva, Danushka Viduranga, Neranjan Jayaweera (VC), Senaka Senanayake
Not in picture: Sameera Daluwatte, Steve Fernando, Viraj Seth
Standing (L to R): Elmo Perera, Avishka Godahewa (C), Rajeeva Tilakaratne, Robinson Miral, Semitha Senanayake, Lakmal Jayawardena, Udara de Silva, Danushka Viduranga, Neranjan Jayaweera (VC), Senaka Senanayake
Not in picture: Sameera Daluwatte, Steve Fernando, Viraj Seth
Total Trophies
8
Champions
2006, 2004, 1998, 1996, 1995
Runners up
2021, 2005, 2002, 1999
West Palm Beach
Captain
Harsha Nawarathna
Players
Seated (L to R): Harsha Nawarathna (C), Samith Sandaruwan, Priyantha Liyanage, Isuru Jayalath, Gomica Wijegunawardana, Niransha Kumarachchi
Standing (L to R): Kalinga Palugaswewa, Bhanuka Wijesinghe, Kavin Fernando, Suren Perera, Waruna Jayasooriya (WK), Heshan Rankothgedera (VC), Dumesh Kankanamalage
Standing (L to R): Kalinga Palugaswewa, Bhanuka Wijesinghe, Kavin Fernando, Suren Perera, Waruna Jayasooriya (WK), Heshan Rankothgedera (VC), Dumesh Kankanamalage
Total Trophies
14
Champions
2012, 2008, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1994
Runners up
2015, 2011, 2010, 2001, 1998, 1995
Orlando
Captain
Gavin Parys
Players
Standing (Left to Right) - Gamini Balasuriya, Gayan Gunawardena, Dayantha Wisidagama, Melan Janz(VC), Gavin Parys (C). Ruchaka Mendis, Rameesha Basnayaka
Sitting (Left to Right) - Sujan Koggala, Ananda Koggala, Saliya Wijewardane, Buddhika Makumburage,Bevin Fernando ,Pravin Maduwantha
Not in the Picture - Prasantha Gunawardena, Chathura Meshan
Sitting (Left to Right) - Sujan Koggala, Ananda Koggala, Saliya Wijewardane, Buddhika Makumburage,Bevin Fernando ,Pravin Maduwantha
Not in the Picture - Prasantha Gunawardena, Chathura Meshan
Total Trophies
13
Champions
2021, 2015, 2013, 2010, 2005, 2001, 1997
Runners up
2014, 2009, 2006, 2004, 1996, 1994
Tampa (Host)
Captain
Thushara Madanayaka
Players
First row (L to R): Chathura Jayasinghe, Darshana Ediriweera, Nuwan Mudalige, Thushara Madanayake (C), Ranjith Gamage(VC)
2nd row (L to R): Niroshan Payoe, Sujithan Gunabalasingam, Charith Gamage, Chenith Waduge, Jeyi Sanker, Ashara Suraweera, Rasanjaya Herath
Not in Picture: Chamara Senevirathne, Charuka Senevirathne, Hashan Munasinghe
2nd row (L to R): Niroshan Payoe, Sujithan Gunabalasingam, Charith Gamage, Chenith Waduge, Jeyi Sanker, Ashara Suraweera, Rasanjaya Herath
Not in Picture: Chamara Senevirathne, Charuka Senevirathne, Hashan Munasinghe
Total Trophies
10
Champions
2014, 2011, 2009
Runners up
2013, 2012, 2008, 2007, 2003, 2000, 1997
Junior Teams for 2024 SLAM Junior League Cricket Tournament
Central and West Coast of Florida (Orlando/Tampa)
Players
1. Imeth Madanayake - Tampa (Captain)
2. Nisith Abeywardana – Tampa (Vice Captain)
3. Vihan Senevirathne - Tampa
4. Sanul Gamage - Tampa
5. Nikith John - Tampa
6. Nethul Gamage - Tampa
7. Kemitha Madanayake - Tampa
8. Roshen Payoe - Tampa
9. Shayodhan Mudalige - Tampa
10. Senila Mudalige – Tampa
11. Akein Abeywardana - Tampa
12. Binuk Madanayake – Tampa
13. Sujan Koggala – Orlando
2. Nisith Abeywardana – Tampa (Vice Captain)
3. Vihan Senevirathne - Tampa
4. Sanul Gamage - Tampa
5. Nikith John - Tampa
6. Nethul Gamage - Tampa
7. Kemitha Madanayake - Tampa
8. Roshen Payoe - Tampa
9. Shayodhan Mudalige - Tampa
10. Senila Mudalige – Tampa
11. Akein Abeywardana - Tampa
12. Binuk Madanayake – Tampa
13. Sujan Koggala – Orlando
East Coast of Florida (West Palm/Miami)
Players
1. Lithika Wijegunawardana – WPB
2. Nethuki Wijegunawardana – WPB
2. Nethuki Wijegunawardana – WPB
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