SLC names women’s cricket tournament

• Under late ‘Gwen Herat’ 

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association. 

According to a SLC media release, this decision has been made in recognition of the outstanding service rendered by Mrs. Herat towards the founding of Women’s Cricket Association in the country.

It was under her leadership that the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association was established in 1997, where she served as its founding president. 

Accordingly, in memory of her from 2026 onwards, the Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament will be named the Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy.

“The significant role played by the late Mrs. Gwen Herat in laying the foundation for women’s cricket is well remembered by the cricketing fraternity. By naming a tournament in her honor, Sri Lanka Cricket aims to preserve her legacy for future generations,” said SLC Secretary Bandula Dissanayake. 

Marking this significant initiative, the family of Gwen Herat presented a trophy to Sri Lanka Cricket, which will be awarded to the champions of future editions of the tournament. 

The handover was carried out by Herat’s family members, including her daughters, Shamarra Herat and Parveen Herat, and her son, Avancka Herat. 

The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy was officially handed over to Dissanayake, in the presence of Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley de Silva, and distinguished invitees Chandra Schaffter and Hemaka Amarasuriya. 

National Cricket Operations Head Chinthaka Edirimanne, and SLC Marketing Head Upul Nawaratne Bandara, also were present at the ceremony, which took place at SLC last week.

Source: The morning