The International Centre for Cultural Exchange (ICCE) at NSBM proudly organized the first-ever intra-university cricket tournament, which took place over three days, 2nd – 4th of October 2024, at NSBM Phase 02 Grounds. The tournament saw 25 teams of NSBM undergraduates battling it out in friendly competition, creating a vibrant atmosphere of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The Grand Finale featured a fierce contest between the top teams and also included an exhilarating friendly cricket match series of NSBM staff members.
Emerging victorious, Team Brothers, led by Captain Shan David, clinched the championship title, while the NSBM Buddhist Society team, captained by Kavindu Janojya, secured the 1st runner-up position. Individual awards were presented to outstanding performers, with Shan David named Man of the Match, Pramuditha Nayanathara awarded Best Bowler, and Theekshana Molamure recognized as Best Batsman.
Adding to the excitement, the NSBM Staff Friendly Cricket Match showcased four teams comprising academic staff from the faculties of Business, Computing, and Engineering, alongside the Administration Staff team. The Administration Staff team emerged as champions, with the Faculty of Computing (FOC) team finishing as 1st runner-up. Individual accolades were awarded to Mr. Rushith Rasanjana as Best Bowler, Mr. Vimukthi Nilupul as Best Batsman, and Mr. Nilantha Sanjeewa as Man of the Match.
The tournament was graced by the esteemed presence of the Vice Chancellor Prof. E. A. Weerasinghe, Head of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Prof. Baratha Dodankotuwa, Dean of the Faculty of Business Ms. Thilini De Silva, Head of Marketing/Senior Lecturer Mr. Venura Colambage, Lecturer-in-Charge of ICCE Ms. Thaksala Weerasekara, and many other distinguished staff members.