June 08, Colombo (LNW): Colombo is set to host a grand celebration of cricketing excellence as the 2024 Home Lands Sri Lanka Cricket Awards unfolds tomorrow, promising an evening of recognition, reflection, and festivity.
The ceremony will pay tribute to outstanding achievements across the domestic and international circuits, while also acknowledging long-standing service to the sport.
This glittering occasion will see a wide spectrum of notable figures from the world of cricket and beyond. Among the esteemed attendees will be the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, who has accepted the role of Chief Guest following a personal invitation from Sri Lanka Cricket President, Shammi Silva, representing the governing body’s Executive Committee.
The event will bring together current national team captains, legendary former players, senior officials from Sri Lanka Cricket, foreign diplomats, business leaders, government dignitaries, and sponsors — all uniting to honour the finest talents and contributors to Sri Lankan cricket.
Over the course of the evening, 46 accolades will be conferred upon individuals who have delivered standout performances and demonstrated excellence in their roles. These include 18 awards dedicated to the international arena and 20 recognising stellar displays in the domestic season.
Further distinctions will go to those who have maintained the game’s integrity and discipline, with honours for the top match referee and leading umpire of the year. Additionally, six stalwarts whose lifelong contributions have had a lasting impact on the game’s development in the country will receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Arguably the most anticipated moments of the night will be the announcements of the Men’s and Women’s Cricketer of the Year — titles that represent the pinnacle of individual achievement in Sri Lankan cricket.
