A Memorable Cricket Tour to Sri Lanka for our Boys Under 15s!

The journey began at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4, with the boys excitedly packing their bags, smiles wide on their faces. After months of anticipation, the adventure was finally underway. The first leg of the flight took them to Abu Dhabi, a 7-hour stretch, before continuing on to Colombo, Sri Lanka, for another 4-hour flight. Thankfully, the second leg was a much-needed rest, with most of the boys catching up on sleep.

Upon arrival in Colombo, the team was warmly greeted by Lions Sports Travel and welcomed by the humid Sri Lankan heat. They quickly made their way to the hotel, where they enjoyed a hearty lunch before gearing up for their first training session. This would be their initial taste of cricket in Sri Lanka, and they were eager to see what lay ahead.

Tour Highlights and Achievements

One of the standout players of the tour was Will Miller, who was unanimously voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP) by his teammates, a well-deserved recognition for his exceptional performances.

A special moment for George Wylie came when he scored his maiden hundred, a milestone that will be remembered for years to come.

The team played several exciting matches throughout the tour, with the following results:

Off the field, the boys demonstrated great generosity by donating cricket kits to the Pranav Foundation, and they had the opportunity to personally deliver the gear to a local school, sharing the joy of the sport with young aspiring cricketers.

The team also had the chance to explore some of Sri Lanka’s cultural and natural wonders. They visited the historic Galle Fort and enjoyed a trip to a local turtle hatchery, where they learned about the conservation efforts underway to protect the species.

It was an unforgettable tour that combined thrilling cricket matches, personal milestones, and cultural exploration. The boys returned home with memories that will last a lifetime.

Wiltshire Cricket would like to extend its thanks once again to our tour sponsors:

Finally, Wiltshire Cricket would like to say a huge thank you to our tour sponsors, all of whom have helped to ensure that all tour players will receive dedicated tour clothing, tour bags and tour brochures.

We would specifically like to mention the following:

Clothing Sponsors:

  • Nandos
  • NFU Mutual
  • Wiltshire Queries

Tour Brochure Sponsors:

  • Marlborough College
  • Neon Cricket
  • NatureDoc
  • Reef Knots
  • Gaiger Bros
  • Northcote-Green Education
  • CTC Arable
  • The Toy Tree
  • RM Agriculture Services
  • Precision Pilates

We would also like to thank the team at Lions Sports Travel for their support throughout the tour, and would like to thank all players and parents for helping to make this tour possible. 

We now look forward to planning next year's girls' and boys' tours!