The tournament commencing on the 3rd September 2014 will allow the participation of 580 players from all around the country including the North & East. 29 teams will compete against each other and best players from these district teams will be selected for the provincial teams. 10 provincial teams will then compete for the Provincial Championship. Also, there are five teams participating from Northern province representing -Jaffna, Mannar, Vavniya , Mulativ and Kilinochchi.
Niroshan Dikwella, the national cricketer who joined the National Cricket team recently, had played for Prima Champions Cup in 2008.Binura Fernando who also represents the National Cricket Team and Kusal Mendis, Anuk Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Priyamal Perara who represent Under 19 national cricket team had played for Prima Champions cup tournaments held within the last 7 years.
At a recent press conference held to announce the commencement of this year’s tournament, Mr. Tan Beng Chuan , Group General Manager (Prima Group Sri Lanka) confirmed the renewed partnership with SLC. “Having successfully conducted this tournament for 7 consecutive years with tremendous results, we proudly continue with the eighth consecutive year of this effort to develop junior cricket with the renewal of our great partnership with SLC”
Saying that all plans have been finalized for an inspiring tournament, Mr. Shun Tien Shing ,General Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd (Prima Group Sri Lanka) thanked SLC for giving the Prima Group the opportunity.
"We wish to extend our gratitude to Sri Lanka Cricket for allowing us this opportunity to continue our valued partnership and for all the support provided in making Prima Champions Cup a successful tournament that makes a positive contribution towards uplifting junior cricket in Sri Lanka.
Mr.Sajith Gunaratne, Senior Business & Senior Marketing Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries (Prima Group Sri Lanka) briefed the press on the format of this year’s tournament and also added “Our commitment to develop junior cricket in Sri Lanka will go beyond this tournament. As always Prima will provide all teams with total nutrition and cricket gear while they receive professional guidance from SLC coaches, thus ensuring their mental and physical development during the tournament and onwards”
Prima Champions Cup under 15 District and Provincial Cricket tournaments will undoubtedly help the young cricketers gain their confidence and experience in the coming years. With view to showcase their cricketing talent these matches will receive extensive TV coverage while the final match will be telecast on TV.
