CEAT Awards a prestigious event - Sangakkara

Dilanka Mannankara

Ceat awards can be recognized on par with the most prestigious award ceremonies in the world said Sri Lankan Captain Kumar Sangakkara at the official press conference regarding the second CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards presentation to be held on Monday 4th October at Waters Edge.

Sri Lanka’s cricketers who have brought fame and glory to their motherland and kept fans at the edge of their seats over the past year with scintillating performances on the field, are to be honoured in gala style at the event.

He also mentioned that we want to become the best team in the world with the best players and award ceremonies such as these instil confidence among the players.

In a message read out on his behalf at the event, D. S. De Silva Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket said: The support of CEAT has enabled Sri Lanka Cricket and the Players Association to raise

the profile of the awards night, and give the event the prestige it richly deserves.

CEAT is a brand that has been associated with cricket at international level, for many years. We welcome the company’s commitment to our cause, and greatly appreciate its valuable

support to the annual awards event.

At international level, awards will be presented for the best batting and bowling performances in Tests and One Day Internationals, as well as for the Emerging Player of the Year, Best International Women’s Cricketer of the Year and Best Junior Player of the Year.

Three giants of the game, Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan are to be presented with special awards upon their retirement, while five past cricketers are to be felicitated for their lifetime contributions to the game.

A total of 61 awards spanning 16 categories are to be presented at this dazzling event.