Shaping Today’s Young Cricketers Into Tomorrow’s Professionals

The Player Education Program conducted on 17th November 2025 brought together the Western Province South U-15 Team for a focused and impactful learning session aimed at sharpening their overall cricketing approach — on and off the field.

Held at Burgjiya Hotel from 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM, the program was conducted by Mr. Kasela Chamara, who guided the young players through a series of essential development areas designed to support their long-term growth.

Key Areas Covered

Team Branding & Bonding
Building identity, unity, and a winning team culture.

Preparation Habits
How to prepare mentally and physically before training and matches.

Technical Development
Strengthening fundamental skills required to perform consistently.

Tactical Awareness
Understanding roles, reading the game, and making smart decisions.

Physical Readiness
Fitness basics, mobility, and injury-prevention practices.

Mental Conditioning
Confidence, focus, and handling pressure at a young age.

Game Awareness
Improving cricket intelligence and situational understanding.

This session helped the Western Province South U-15 team build stronger discipline, deeper cricket knowledge, and a clearer understanding of what it means to compete at the youth league level. It supports Sri Lanka Cricket’s ongoing mission to prepare the next generation of players through structured, high-quality education programs.