Nalanda College, Colombo has been playing first XI cricket with Trinity College, Kandy since 1978.Mahela-Sanga Challenge Trophy on Jan 20-21
Wisden Cricketers of the Year recipients in the caliber of Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara were educated namely at Nalanda College, ColomboMahela appointed to key role at SSC and Trinity College, Kandy.Sangakkara pays a visit to his alma mater Also both Mahela and Kumar are the current holders for Test cricket partnerships (for any wicket) 624.The best of Mahela Jayawardene: His top Test inningsMahela Jayawardene relives record-breaking stand with Sangakkara
As a token of appreciation to those two cricketers the annual encounter between Nalanda and Trinity is played for Mahela-Sanga Trophy () since 2019 with the theme “Spirit of Cricket Legacy for Future Generations”.Mahela-Sanga Challenge Trophy on Jan 20-21Mahela-Sanga Trophy
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External links Nalanda College website Trinity College website Trinity Digital History 'Mahela & Sanga Challenge Trophy' unveiled (Pics)