Reported Journalist: Zamil Shafeek
Aqeel Fazeer, a talented schoolboy cricketer from Maligawatte, representing Zahira College, Colombo, produced an impressive bowling performance in an Under-19 traditional cricket match against Dharmaloka College, Kelaniya, claiming five wickets for 71 runs in the second innings.The match was played on December 30 and 31, 2025 at the Zahira College Grounds, Colombo, as part of the 2025/26 Under-19 Traditional Matches tournament. Bowling with control and consistency, Fazeer completed a spell of 20.4 overs, including two maidens, playing a key role in containing the opposition.His achievement stands as a proud moment for Zahira College and the Maligawatte community, highlighting the emergence of promising talent from Colombo’s inner-city areas in Sri Lanka’s school cricket circuit.The Under-19 Traditional Matches continue to serve as an important platform for identifying and nurturing future national-level cricketers.
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