The Sri Lankan cricket team, in Botswana Pioneer CC are currently performing well in the major league tournament sponsored by the Toyota Botswana Company Limited.
The experienced Botswana national player, Indika Perera, a former all-rounder from St. John's College, Nugegoda, is leading the Sri Lanka team this year. In addition to him, several Sri Lankans who are employed in Botswana are representing the Sri Lanka side in this tournament. Some of the key players in the team are Janaka Beddavitana, Fazal Sheriff, Raju Hassen Al Arif and newcomers Bhagya Epasinghe and Anura Fernando.
Bhagya a former Thomian, NCC and University opener, played a dominant role in their recent victory over Pakistan in a preliminary Zone six match. He compiled an unbeaten knock of 48 and was associated in a century-stand with skipper Indika Perera who remained unbeaten on 68.
According to skipper Indika Perera, the former Royal-Thomian duo of Anura Fernando and Bhagya Epasinghe are highly talented youngsters who will be a great asset to the side. Both are likely to represent the Botswana national team after having completed their residential qualifications.
The former South African and Transvaal veteran wicket keeper 'chicken' Bhamjee who is still considered as one of the best wicket keepers in South Africa even by former West Indian Conrad Hunte, is representing the Sri Lankan side as a guest player.
After the completion of the Zone six matches, the Botswana Sri Lankans will participate in the Southern African Cup championship. All African countries are expected to participate in this tournament.