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Tagenarine Chanderpaul is about to follow in his father’s footsteps

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3 years ago

February 7, 2023

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Tagenerin Chandrapaul’s innings, which scored 207 runs off 467 balls, consisted of 16 fours and 3 sixes.

West Indies cricketer Tagnarin Chandrapaul made history on Monday by scoring his maiden Test century in the first match against Zimbabwe. Tagenerin reached the three-figure mark on Day 3 of the tournament in Bulawayo. The 26-year-old didn’t stop there, converting his unbeaten century into an unbeaten double-century as West Indies’ first innings score of 447/6 was decided to end the innings. With the double century, Tagenerin became the second father-son duo to score a double century in Test cricket, joining his father Shivanarin Chandrapaul.

Tagenerin’s innings featured 16 fours and 3 sixes as he scored 207 runs off 467 balls and finished with a strike rate of 44.32. No other father-son duo has scored double centuries in Test cricket. Shivnarine has scored two double centuries in the Test format. One each against South Africa and Bangladesh. He finished with an unbeaten 203 on both occasions. He has a total of 30 Test centuries to his name, including his maiden century against India in 1997.

Tagenerin has also added his name to the elite list of father-son duos who have scored centuries in Test cricket. Tagenarine has only played two matches in his short career against the Zimbabwe team he is currently with. He has scored 160 runs including one half-century at an average of 40.00. In 53 first-class matches he has played, he has scored 3004 runs with 6 centuries and 12 half-centuries at an average of 35.76.

පියාගේ අඩිපාරේ යාමට සැරසෙන Tagenarine Chanderpaul

පන්දු 467කදී ලකුණු 207ක් ලබා සිටි ටගෙනරින් චන්ද්‍රපෝල්ගේ ඉනිම හතරේ පහර 16කින් සහ හයේ පහර 3කින් සමන්විත විය.

බටහිර ඉන්දීය කොදෙව් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩක ටගෙනරින් චන්ද්‍රපෝල් සඳුදා සිම්බාබ්වේට එරෙහි පළමු තරගයේදී සිය මංගල ටෙස්ට් ශතකය වාර්තා කරමින් ඉතිහාසයට එක් විය. බුලවායෝ හි පැවති තරගයේ 3 වන දිනයේදී ටගෙනරින් ඉලක්කම් තුනේ සීමාවට ළඟා විය. 26 හැවිරිදි ඔහු එතැනින් නොනැවතුණු අතර, ඔහු සිය ශතකය නොදැවී ද්විත්ව ශතකයක් බවට පරිවර්තනය කරමින් බටහිර ඉන්දීය කොදෙව් පළමු ඉනිම ලකුණු 447/6 දී ඉනිම අත්හිටුවීමට තීරනය කරන ලදී. ද්විත්ව ශතකය සමඟින්, ටගෙනරින් ඔහුගේ පියා වන ශිවනාරීන් චන්ද්‍රපෝල් සමඟ එක්වී ටෙස්ට් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩාවේ ද්විත්ව ශතකයක් ලබාගත් දෙවන පිය-පුතු යුගලය බවට පත්විය.

ඔහු පන්දු 467කදී ලකුණු 207 ලබා ගත් අතර 44.32ක ප්‍රහාරක වේගයක් සමඟින් නිමා කරන විට ටගෙනරින්ගේ ඉනිම හතරේ පහර 16කින් සහ හයේ පහර 3කින් සමන්විත විය. වෙනත් කිසිදු පිය පුතු දෙපළක් ටෙස්ට් ක්‍රිකට් පිටියේ ද්විත්ව ශතක වාර්තා කර නොමැත. ශිවනාරීන් ටෙස්ට් ආකෘතියේ ද්විත්ව ශතක දෙකක් ලබා ඇත. දකුණු අප්‍රිකාවට සහ බංග්ලාදේශයට එරෙහිව එක බැගින්. එම අවස්ථා දෙකේදීම ඔහු නොදැවී ලකුණු 203ක් ලබාගෙන අවසන් කළේය. 1997 ඉන්දියාවට එරෙහිව ඔහුගේ මංගල ශතකය සමඟින් ඔහුගේ නමට සම්පූර්ණ ටෙස්ට් ශතක 30ක් ඇත.

ටෙස්ට් ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රීඩාවේ ශතක රැස් කළ ප්‍රභූ පිය පුතු යුගල ලැයිස්තුවට ටගෙනරින් ද ඔහුගේ නම එක් කර ඇත. Tagenarine ඔහුගේ කෙටි ක්‍රිකට් දිවිය තුළ ක්‍රීඩා කර ඇත්තේ ඔහු දැනට සහභාගී වී සිටින සිම්බාබ්වේ කණ්ඩායමට එරෙහිව තරඟ දෙකක් පමණි. ඔහු එක් අර්ධ ශතකයක් ඇතුළුව ලකුණු 160ක් ලබාගෙන ඇත්තේ සාමාන්‍ය 40.00ක් ලෙසිනි. ඔහු ක්‍රීඩා කර ඇති පළමු පෙළ තරග 53කදී ශතක 6ක් සහ අර්ධ ශතක 12ක් සමඟින් ටගෙනරින් ලකුණු 3004ක් ලබාගෙන ඇත්තේ සාමාන්‍ය 35.76ක් ලෙසිනි.

டேகனரின் சந்தர்பால் தனது தந்தையின் அடிச்சுவடுகளைப் பின்பற்றுகிறார்

467 பந்துகளில் 16 பவுண்டரிகள், 3 சிக்ஸர்களுடன் 207 ரன்கள் குவித்த டாஜெனரின் சந்திரபாலின் இன்னிங்ஸ்.

ஜிம்பாப்வேக்கு எதிரான முதல் டெஸ்ட் போட்டியில் மேற்கிந்திய தீவுகள் கிரிக்கெட் வீரர் டாக்னரின் சந்திரபால் தனது முதல் டெஸ்ட் சதத்தை திங்கள்கிழமை அடித்து வரலாறு படைத்தார். புலவாயோவில் நடந்த போட்டியின் 3-வது நாளில் டேஜெனெரின் மூன்று புள்ளிகளை எட்டினார். 26 வயதான அவர் அங்கு நிற்கவில்லை, அவரது ஆட்டமிழக்காத சதத்தை ஆட்டமிழக்காத இரட்டை சதமாக மாற்றினார், மேற்கிந்திய தீவுகளின் முதல் இன்னிங்ஸ் ஸ்கோரான 447/6 இன்னிங்ஸை முடிக்க முடிவு செய்யப்பட்டது. இரட்டை சதத்துடன், டெஸ்ட் கிரிக்கெட்டில் இரட்டை சதம் அடித்த இரண்டாவது தந்தை-மகன் இரட்டையர் என்ற பெருமையை டேஜெனரின் பெற்றார், அவரது தந்தை சிவனாரின் சந்திரபாலுடன் இணைந்தார்.

டேஜெரினின் இன்னிங்ஸில் 16 பவுண்டரிகள் மற்றும் 3 சிக்ஸர்களுடன் அவர் 467 பந்துகளில் 207 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார் மற்றும் 44.32 ஸ்ட்ரைக் ரேட்டுடன் முடித்தார். டெஸ்ட் கிரிக்கெட்டில் வேறு எந்த அப்பா-மகனும் இரட்டை சதம் அடித்ததில்லை. ஷிவ்நரேன் டெஸ்ட் வடிவத்தில் இரண்டு இரட்டை சதங்கள் அடித்துள்ளார். தென் ஆப்பிரிக்கா மற்றும் வங்கதேசத்துக்கு எதிராக தலா ஒன்று. அவர் இரண்டு முறையும் ஆட்டமிழக்காமல் 203 ரன்கள் எடுத்தார். 1997ல் இந்தியாவுக்கு எதிராக அவர் அடித்த முதல் சதம் உட்பட மொத்தம் 30 டெஸ்ட் சதங்களை அவர் பெற்றுள்ளார்.

டெஸ்ட் கிரிக்கெட்டில் சதம் அடித்த தந்தை-மகன் இரட்டையர்களின் உயரடுக்கு பட்டியலில் டேஜெனரின் தனது பெயரையும் சேர்த்துள்ளார். டாகெனரைன் தனது குறுகிய வாழ்க்கையில் தற்போது இருக்கும் ஜிம்பாப்வே அணிக்கு எதிராக இரண்டு போட்டிகளில் மட்டுமே விளையாடியுள்ளார். அவர் 40.00 சராசரியில் ஒரு அரை சதம் உட்பட 160 ரன்கள் எடுத்துள்ளார். அவர் விளையாடிய 53 முதல்தர போட்டிகளில் 35.76 சராசரியில் 6 சதங்கள் மற்றும் 12 அரைசதங்களுடன் 3004 ரன்கள் எடுத்துள்ளார்.

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Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025: Quarter-Final Lineup Shapes Up with Thrilling Group Stage Battles

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15 hours ago

October 30, 2025

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The Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025 has reached the most exciting stage yet as teams battle for quarter-final glory.

In Group B, Kalutara Central College has stamped their authority with 2 wins from 2 matches, boasting a flawless defense and an impressive +2 goal difference. The battle for the second spot is wide open between Royal College and Alighar Central College, both on 3 points and looking to secure their place in the knockout rounds. Maris Stella College has unfortunately bowed out after a tough group stage.

Meanwhile, Group C promises drama in the final match between St. Patrick’s College and St. Joseph’s College. A win for Joseph will see them top the group, while Patrick could sneak into the quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory. A draw would favor Joseph’s qualification on goal difference.

The quarter-finals, scheduled for 5th November at City League, will feature the following fixtures:

Q1: Zahira College, Colombo 🆚 Vaddakachchi Central College – 8:30 AM
Q2: Kalutara Central College 🆚 St. Joseph’s College / St. Patrick’s College – 11:00 AM
Q3: Gateway College/ St. Joseph’s College 🆚 Royal / Alighar – 1:30 PM
Q4: Hameed Al Husseinie College 🆚 Darussalaam College – 4:00 PM

Fans can expect high-octane football and edge-of-the-seat action as Sri Lanka’s brightest school football talents compete for the prestigious Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster Trophy 2025. Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for live coverage, match updates, and exclusive interviews.

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Group C Still Up for Grabs as Four Teams Eye Quarterfinal Spots in Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025!

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4 days ago

October 27, 2025

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The Lifebuoy Bodywash Ball Blaster 2025 Schools Football Championship Group C stage remains finely poised — with all four schools still in contention to reach the quarterfinals. With Gateway College having completed all their matches, the final fixtures will decide the fate of St. Benedict’s, St. Patrick’s, and St. Joseph’s Colleges.

Current Standings:

School	M	W	L	D	GS	GA	GD	Points
Gateway College	3	1	0	2	6	4	+2	5
St. Benedict’s College	2	1	0	1	3	2	+1	4
St. Patrick’s College	2	0	1	1	3	4	-1	1
St. Joseph’s College	1	0	1	0	1	3	-2	0

Gateway College – Top for Now 🟢

Gateway College leads with 5 points after finishing all their group-stage matches. Their unbeaten record gives them a strong edge, but their qualification still depends on the final two matchdays. They’ll be watching closely as St. Benedict’s and St. Patrick’s fight for crucial wins.

St. Benedict’s College – Advantage in Hand ⚪

With 4 points from 2 games, St. Benedict’s College holds the upper hand. A victory in their next match will guarantee a quarterfinal spot, potentially as Group winners. A draw could still be enough, but a defeat would leave them vulnerable to a late surge from the other two schools.

St. Patrick’s College – Still in the Race 🟡

With 1 point from 2 games, St. Patrick’s still has a chance to qualify — but only if they win the remaining match. They’ll also need to improve their goal difference, currently at -1, to stay competitive in case of a tie on points.

St. Joseph’s College – A Must-Win Situation 🔵

After losing their opening game, St. Joseph’s College faces a do-or-die scenario. With two matches left, the Josephians must win both — and by convincing margins — to stay in contention for a top-two finish. Anything less will end their campaign.

Qualification Scenarios:

🏆 If St. Benedict’s wins next match: Gateway and Benedict’s advance.
🤝 If St. Benedict’s draws next match: Gateway likely through; second spot open between Benedict’s and Patrick’s.
❌ If St. Benedict’s loses: St. Patrick’s or St. Joseph’s could qualify by winning their remaining games.

The Group C showdown promises edge-of-the-seat drama as school football’s finest battle for survival in the Lifebuoy Ball Blaster 2025. Every point counts — and one mistake could end a dream run.

Stay tuned to Sri Lankan Sports TV for live coverage, photos, and exclusive post-match reactions from the players and coaches.

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CBL Samaposha Continues to Empower Sri Lanka’s Young Footballers for the 14th Consecutive Year

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1 week ago

October 23, 2025

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In a remarkable display of commitment to grassroots sports development, CBL Samaposha continues its proud legacy of empowering the U14 Inter-School National Football Championship for the 14th consecutive year, reaffirming its role as one of Sri Lanka’s most consistent supporters of school-level football.

Organized by the Schools Football Association of Sri Lanka (SSFA), this year’s championship will take place across 32 regional grounds islandwide, drawing participation from over 12,000 young players representing 510 boys’ teams and 110 girls’ teams.

Provincial champions will advance to the final rounds in Galle, with matches scheduled at the Dadella Football Complex, B.T.S. School Grounds, and Galle Municipal Grounds. The grand final will be played at the Colombo Racecourse Grounds on December 13, where the nation’s most talented young players will compete for top honors.

CBL Foods’ Chief Executive Officer Mr. Manjula Dahanayake emphasized the company’s deep-rooted commitment to nurturing youth potential, saying:

“Our vision is to inspire young Sri Lankans to pursue their dreams through sport, discipline, and teamwork. Supporting this tournament helps build the next generation of leaders both on and off the field.”

SSFA CEO Mr. Iraj Wimalasuriya expressed appreciation for Samaposha’s continued partnership, stating:

“CBL Samaposha has been a true ally in our mission to strengthen school football. Their long-term commitment ensures that children from all parts of the island get an equal opportunity to play, compete, and grow.”

Adding further, Lt. Col. G.G. Anura Apevikrama, Director of Physical Education and Sports at the Ministry of Education, noted that this championship is often the first competitive experience for many budding footballers — a crucial step in building Sri Lanka’s sporting future.

As a proudly homegrown brand under CBL Plenty Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Samaposha continues to fuel the nation’s youth — both nutritionally and inspirationally — reinforcing the value of sportsmanship and unity through football.