The Foundation of Goodness is immensely proud to celebrate three young cricketers who have been a part of our rural cricket development programmes, who are a part of Sri Lanka’s 15-member squad playing in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026. All three players have been recipients of the Marylebone Cricket Club UK (MCC) Cricket Development Scholarship and have also attended the Tokyo Cement Cricket Coaching Camps, with Vigneshwaran Akash participating in the camps in the North, while Gimhana Rasanjana and Latheendra Akash attended those in the South.
Gimhana Rasanjana of Devapathiraja College, Rathgama, and Latheendra Akash of Sri Sumangala College both attend the Foundation of Goodness’ Sports Academy Training Programmes as their schools’ cricket programmes are primarily supported by the Foundation, reflecting its commitment to nurturing young sporting talent and creating opportunities for rural youth to excel.
Joining them is Vigneshwaran Akash, originally from Hartley College, Jaffna, where his outstanding talent was first identified during the Tokyo Cement Coaching Camps. Vigneshwaran is now a student of St. Joseph’s College, Colombo. His selection is another proud milestone, highlighting the potential of young cricketers whose journeys are supported through the Foundation’s initiatives.
We are incredibly proud of Gimhana, Latheendra and Vigneshwaran for reaching this remarkable achievement. Their selection is a testament to their dedication, perseverance and passion for cricket. As they take the field representing Sri Lanka on the international stage, we wish them every success at the Asia Cup and in their promising cricketing journeys ahead.
At the Foundation of Goodness, we believe in empowering rural youth to realise their potential and pursue their aspirations. Celebrating achievements such as these inspires us to continue nurturing talent and bridging the urban-rural divide through sport.
