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Silk Way Ceylon Tours Hosts Successful Junior International Cricket Tour for Pakistan U-13 School Cricket Group

Strengthening the long-standing sporting ties between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Silk Way Ceylon Tours, a premier sports travel company in Sri Lanka, recently concluded a high-profile U-13 cricket tour for a leading school delegation from Karachchi, Pakistan. The week-long tour, held from February 5th to 12th, underscored Sri Lanka’s growing reputation as a hub for international sport tours and high-performance youth coaching.

The delegation, comprising young athletes, parents, and school officials, was received with a traditional Sri Lankan welcome at the Bandaranaike International Airport. The tour officially commenced with a grand ceremony featuring Kandyan dancers and a symbolic oil-lamp lighting, followed by a keynote address on the “Spirit of Cricket” and the historical friendship between the two nations.

As a specialized Sri Lanka sports tour agent, Silk Way Ceylon Tours curated a comprehensive itinerary that balanced professional development with cultural immersion. The players participated in elite coaching sessions led by top-tier coaches from the Sri Lankan international school circuit and engaged in a transformative leadership and team-building workshop.

High-Octane Cricket at Iconic Venues

The tour featured three competitive matches played at renowned grounds, showcasing the immense talent of the junior players:

• Match 1 on 7th Feb: Held at the historic Thurstan College Grounds against Horizon College International Malabe

• Match 2 on 9th Feb: Conducted at the Air Force Ground in Katunayake against Royal Institute Nugegoda, providing an elite playing environment for the players.

• Match 3 on 11th Feb: The finale at the Mercantile Cricket Ground against Colombo International School, which included a heartwarming “Friendship Match” between Pakistani parents and Sri Lankan school staff.

Source: Daily News