https://www.sundaytimes.lk/211024/sports/farewell-captain-fantastic-good-bye-my-friend-459453.html
From this article....
In the second One-Day International, Sri Lanka chased down a target of 189 with Bandula stroking a masterly 106 in a match-winning innings. He and Sidath Wettimuny (46) had an opening partnership of 170 runs. I was in the press box, covering the game for the ‘Sun’ and ‘Weekend’ newspapers, and was filled with pride to see my friend walk off the ground to rapturous applause. It was a euphoric moment for me to file my report for the newspaper, with the headline Captain Fantastic running across the page.
I was in this match as a lil nipper. My first ever SL match. I remember how our SL fans were giving a tough time to Rodney Hogg who was fielding near us. The guy went red every time....
From this article....
In the second One-Day International, Sri Lanka chased down a target of 189 with Bandula stroking a masterly 106 in a match-winning innings. He and Sidath Wettimuny (46) had an opening partnership of 170 runs. I was in the press box, covering the game for the ‘Sun’ and ‘Weekend’ newspapers, and was filled with pride to see my friend walk off the ground to rapturous applause. It was a euphoric moment for me to file my report for the newspaper, with the headline Captain Fantastic running across the page.
I was in this match as a lil nipper. My first ever SL match. I remember how our SL fans were giving a tough time to Rodney Hogg who was fielding near us. The guy went red every time....