A release issued by Sri Lanka Cricket said 35 Schools were recipients of Cricket Mattings and 4000 Grays Cricket Balls were distributed to 178 Schools in the Under 19 - Division 1, 2 and 3

Speaking at the event, Secretary of SLC Mohan de Silva said that due to numerous requests from Clubs and Schools in the country to construct Side Wickets in their respective areas, SLC has taken a decision to re-evaluate all requests in consultation with the District and Provincial Cricket Associations.

SLC & SLSCA will work together with the Ministry of Sports on this project which will help lift the standard of school cricket in Sri Lanka, he added.

Secretary Schools Cricket Association Dilshan de Silva, Chief Executive Officer SLC Ashley de Silva, Head of Cricket Operations SLC Carlton Bernardus were present to distribute the equipment to the schools nominated by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association.

The List of Schools who received the Cricket Equipment are attached herewith for Editorial use.