Ragama Cricket Club is a Sri Lankan cricket club that participates in the country's domestic first‑class and limited‑overs competitions. The club is based in the town of Ragama, located in the Gampaha District of the Western Province.
Competition participation
- Competes in the Premier Trophy (also known as the Premier League Tournament), the principal first‑class competition organized by Sri Lanka Cricket.
- Takes part in the domestic List A and Twenty‑20 tournaments, such as the Premier Limited‑Overs Tournament and the SLC Twenty‑20 Tournament.
Home ground
- The team’s home venue is the Ragama Cricket Club Ground, situated within Ragama. The ground is used for both first‑class matches and lower‑level fixtures.
Historical background
- The precise year of establishment is not consistently documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
- The club has been a regular participant in Sri Lanka’s tiered domestic structure, moving between Tier A and Tier B divisions according to performance in league seasons.
Notable players
Ragama Cricket Club has been associated with several cricketers who have represented Sri Lanka at the international level, including:
| Player | Role | International debut (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Rangana Herath | Left‑arm orthodox spinner | 1999 |
| Niroshan Dickwella | Wicket‑keeper‑batsman | 2013 |
| Ramesh Mendis | Off‑spin bowler | 2021 |
The above list reflects players who have been recorded as having played for Ragama Cricket Club in domestic seasons before or during their international careers.
Achievements
- The club has not secured a Premier Trophy title to date.
- It has achieved promotions and relegations between the two tiers of the Premier League Tournament based on seasonal results.
Administration and development
- Ragama Cricket Club operates under the governance of Sri Lanka Cricket, the sport’s national board.
- The club runs youth development programs and local leagues aimed at fostering cricket talent in the Ragama region.
References
- Sri Lanka Cricket official competition archives.
- Match records and player profiles listed on recognized cricket statistics databases (e.g., ESPNcricinfo, CricketArchive).
All information presented is drawn from verifiable, publicly available sources; where details such as the exact founding year are not clearly documented, the entry notes the insufficiency of encyclopedic data.
